Site Assistant

The Role

E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length & breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.

Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.

The Role

Due to an internal promotion in the Midlands Regional Team, we are looking to recruit a Regional Site Officer to work as part of the team supporting West Walsall E-ACT Academy to provide services consisting of premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, operation of plant, porter and handy person duties.  

The role is for 37 hours per week and is suitable for candidates looking for a full-time role.

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager the purpose of the job will be:

• To maintain security and safety of premises and contents at all times, open and close at appointed times, carry out security procedures operating intruder alarms as per instructions and securing premises following illegal entry/vandalism
• To ensure equipment, facilities, sports areas and classrooms meet the needs of timetables and teaching requirements.
• To ensure all activities and work undertaken meets the H&S standards and are compliant with E-ACT policies.
• Operate the heating plant, so that correct temperatures are maintained in the premises. Ensuring that an adequate supply of hot water is available.
• Carry out frost precaution procedures and also the Academy’s procedures concerning the conservation of energy. Clean and maintain the heating plant, boiler house and fan assisted heaters as required

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

What the trust offers in return

• Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave and statutory Bank Holidays
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
• Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
• 24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any further questions, we would love to hear from you. Please email: recruit@e-act.org.uk

• West Walsall E-ACT Academy is an 11-18 Academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential

Located just eight miles from Birmingham and six miles from Wolverhampton, Walsall is home to two E-ACT academies in Reedswood E-ACT Academy and West Walsall E-ACT Academy.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

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