About the job

Key information

Grade 13 – £25,183 – £27,269, on call allowance £400pa and first aid allowance £480pa

Starting Salary £26,063 (Starting salary includes all allowances)

37 hours per week – All year round

Working split shifts 7.00 am – 3.00 pm or 11am – 7.00 pm (with a half hour unpaid lunch each day) with some opportunities for flexibility

The shift ends 30 minutes earlier on a Friday

We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services including, security, repairs and general maintenance and cleaning.

Applicants do not need to have previous experience as training will be given, but you will need to be able to communicate in a friendly and effective manner and give positive support to staff and visitors. Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience relevant to the role
• Ability to build excellent working relationships, working in a fast-moving environment, with conflicting priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students and site contractors
• Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks and a good awareness of cleaning requirements would be an advantage but not essential
• Organised and thorough with an ability to work with minimal supervision
• A full driving licence

Note – Week 2 shift will start later and end later on occasions – for example when there is a letting or event at school.

What is in it for me?

What we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol
• Staff benefits including reduced Leisure Centre Membership and Cycle to Work Scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

DBS check

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Supporting documents and information

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (available on The Wessex Learning Trust website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr D Wiltshire. Your letter should be no more than two pages, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by email to jobs@kowessex.co.uk

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