Site Assistant

The Sigma Trust

Site Assistant

£13352

The Sigma Trust, Lexden, Colchester

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: db5a0a1c6d7c4250b3544e8c08425965

Full Job Description

We are seeking an outstanding individual to support the Site team by carrying out a range of duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other site duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance.

This post is 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working hours 07:00am - 11:00am Monday to Friday. Hours may be flexible during non-terms if agreed with the candidate.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening/closing of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar alarm(s).

  • Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and secondary cleaning. Operating as a relief cleaner in the afternoon during periods of absence in the cleaning team.

  • plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings

    Experience of cleaning and first line maintenance

  • Understand and implement child protection procedures

  • Ability to undertake routine DIY tasks

  • Ability to operate security, heating plant and other routine building systems.

    The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

    (The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).


  • Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?

    We can offer you:
  • A Competitive Salary


  • Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish


  • Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships


  • Employee benefits include:
  • Employee Assistance Programme


  • Pension scheme


  • Free membership to Perkbox


  • Cycle to Work scheme


  • Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms


  • Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.