Site Assistant

Do you have good DIY skills? And the ability to get on well with people? Are you physically fit and looking for a hands-on role? Are you looking for a weekend role? That frees up your time Monday to Friday? Would you enjoy a role where you can make a real impact to your local community? Perhaps you're looking for a role in a growing organisation, with future career opportunities? Or you've had a busy career 'on the tools' and are looking for a secure (practically recession proof) role with an outstanding pension? Or you're a student looking for a role which doesn't affect your studies? Or a parent juggling working time with your other half? Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work? And with a manager who listens and values your contribution? If so, this might be the role for you We are working with United Learning to find a weekend Site Assistant to work at Manchester Academy (M14 4PX) assisting with groups hiring the sports facilities and carry out minor repairs. United Learning have a solid reputation as an employer who invests in training and development. Manchester Academy is a forward thinking 11-16 school staffed by a committed and welcoming team. This role would suit someone with good all round maintenance skills, good customer facing skills and the ability to manage their own workload. You will benefit from an excellent local authority pension, a work schedule which fits around other commitments, training, and the opportunity to build a career in a growing organisation. **Important Details**: - Salary is £15,564 - The role is all year round - 24 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday, working hours between 08:30 - 22:30 dependant on lettings bookings **Benefits of the Site Assistant Role**: - Excellent transport links - Support with further qualifications (financial and time) - Network of staff sharing best practice (11 schools across Manchester and Salford) - Outstanding public sector pension with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. 18.6% employer contributions - Opportunity for progression - Reward scheme including cycle to work, childcare vouchers, retail, and leisure discounts - Free parking **Duties of the Site Assistant**: - Act as the first point of contact for visitors during out of school hours - Be responsible for the safety and smooth running of lettings - Use relevant software to monitor the lettings taking place each day and communicate with hirers - Meeting and greeting hirers and dealing with any queries or requests - Communicating with the Finance and Lettings Officer regarding any lettings queries as necessary - Managing handovers between hirers - Ensuring all facilities are left in a clean and tidy state after hire - Ensuring facilities are secure at the end of each shift - Assisting site team / hirers in moving furniture where appropriate - Keeping a log of queries during your hours of duty and reporting to the team as necessary - In between lettings, or at times where there are no lettings taking place you will be expected to undertake site duties including: - Basic Joinery, Plumbing, Painting and Grounds Maintenance - Janitorial and emergency cleaning duties when needed - Porterage duties ensuring deliveries are made around school in a timely an efficient manner - Taking part in relevant training, including First Aid and Fire Marshal training - Attend and participate in meetings when necessary **The Site Assistant Must**: - General maintenance skills to a good "DIY" level - Awareness of Health & Safety regulations appropriate to the role / school - Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community, specifically with the ability to deal with members of the public and hirers in such a way as to promote and enhance the reputation of the school - Ability to use Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel - A good general level of IT literacy - Methodical approach to tasks with good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills - Good level of general fitness sufficient to work around a large multi-level building - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Ability to work flexibly - Be able to work outside the usual working hours on occasion **An Advantage but not Essential**: - Be able to work outside the usual working hours on occasion. - Handyman / DIY experience - Experience of working in a similar role - Experience of general building maintenance and repairs - Appropriate trade qualification - Plumbing, Electrical, Joinery - Evidence of further development in building related services - An understanding of relevant legislation concerning safeguarding. - Emergency First Aid at Work qualification (or a willingness to undertake relevant training) - 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at Grade C / Level 5 or above **If you are the Weekend Site and Lettings Assistant Manchester Academy are searching for, let's talk.** **Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.