Jobs, fresher vacancy - Site Assistant • Berkshire

Company: GSL Education

Berkshire

Job title: Site Assistant (School Premises) — Immediate Start Location: Slough & West London (multiple schools) Pay: £25,000–£32,000 per Annum, Contract: Full-time, long-term temp with temp-to-perm pathway Hours: Typically 7:00–15:00 or 10:00–18:00 (some split/late shifts; occasional weekends/overtime for events)About the role We’re recruiting Site Assistants for local primary/secondary schools. You’ll help keep the site safe, clean and operational: opening/locking up, basic maintenance, health & safety checks, room setups and supporting lettings/events. This is hands-on, varied work where reliability and initiative really matter.What you’ll be doing Open/lock the site; respond to alarms and call-outs; support evening/weekend lettings. Complete daily/weekly compliance checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, H&S walkarounds); keep tidy records. Carry out minor repairs/maintenance (bulbs, basic plumbing/DIY/furniture fixes); oversee contractors on site. Porterage & room setups for lessons, meetings, exams and events. Grounds care: litter picks, bins, leaf/snow/ice clearance; safe gritting when needed. Support cleaning standards and escalate issues; keep plant rooms and stores organised. Assist with deliveries, meter readings and school vehicles (as trained). Be a visible, helpful presence for staff, pupils and visitors. You’ll need Practical maintenance/DIY experience and a can-do attitude. Good H&S awareness; able to follow risk assessments and site procedures. Strong reliability, time-management and communication. Willingness to work some flexible hours (early/late) as needed. Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply). Nice to have (not essential): school premises background, first aid, MIDAS/minibus, COSHH/Manual Handling, basic IT for logging checks.Why work with us Immediate starts at supportive schools; local placements. Temp-to-perm route with fair, transparent rates. Weekly pay, 24/7 consultant support, and fast, paper-light onboarding. Real scope to learn, upskill and progress on a school estate team. Safeguarding We follow Safer Recruitment: Enhanced DBS, barred-list and right-to-work checks, professional references and full vetting. You’ll receive safeguarding guidance before starting.How to apply (Indeed) Click Apply Now and attach your CV. In your message, please confirm: Your postcode and commute radius Earliest start date and preferred shift pattern If you hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service (yes/no) We’ll call you the same day to discuss the schools, shifts and next steps.