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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Assistant, Caretaker, or facilities professional looking for a permanent position within a thriving school community.

Site Assistant - Permanent Opportunity | Chatham Location: Chatham, Kent Hours: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Academics Ltd is currently recruiting for a reliable, proactive, and hardworking Site Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chatham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Assistant, Caretaker, or facilities professional looking for a permanent position within a thriving school community. As the Site Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the school premises remain safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities Opening and securing the school premises each day. Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks. Completing routine health and safety checks across the school site. Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained. Setting up classrooms, halls, and outdoor areas for school events and activities. Monitoring site security and reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns. Assisting with deliveries, contractor access, and general site logistics. Supporting the day-to-day upkeep of school facilities, equipment, and grounds. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Previous experience as a Site Assistant, School Caretaker, Site Manager, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, or in a similar role. Good practical maintenance, repair, and DIY skills. A sound understanding of health and safety procedures. The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. A flexible, hands-on, and reliable approach to work. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. What's on Offer? Permanent position starting September 2026. 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Competitive salary, depending on experience. The opportunity to become a valued Site Assistant within a welcoming school community. Ongoing support from Academics Ltd throughout the recruitment process. A rewarding role where your work will make a real difference to the daily running of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Site Assistant who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. If you're an experienced Site Assistant looking for your next permanent opportunity in Chatham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Academics Ltd for more information. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

Handyman / Handy person Location: Gillingham, Kent Pay Rate: £14.11 per hour PAYE (paid weekly via Pertemps) Contract Type: Temporary Assignment Duration: 09 August 2026 to 04 October 2026 Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00, shifts Monday to Sunday (Weekend Availability Required) Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Handyman to join a busy and customer-focused accommodation and facilities environment in Gillingham, Kent on a temporary assignment from 09/08/2026 until 04/10/2026. This role would suit candidates with experience as a Hanyperson, Handyman, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Caretaker, Building Services Operative, Facilities Operative, Property Maintenance Technician, Site Assistant or General Maintenance Operative. Handyman Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the site. Complete routine building inspections and maintenance checks. Undertake general building repairs and maintenance work Repair and maintain doors, windows and associated fixtures. Support emergency building repairs and seasonal project work. Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and escalate issues where necessary.Handyman Skills & Experience Required Basic joinery and carpentry skills. Basic plastering skills, including repairing holes and wall damage. Basic domestic plumbing experience. Basic knowledge of using hand and electrical tools. Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills. If you have more questions, please contact Aleks from Pertemps Maidstone. Handyman, Handyperson, Repair technician,Facilities Team Member, Facilities Assistant, Facilities Operative, Maintenance Operative, General Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Management, Building Services, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance, PPM, Health and Safety, Joinery, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Electrical Maintenance, Facilities Support, Site Services, Building Operative, Maintenance Technician, Compliance, Fire Alarm Response, Student Accommodation, Property Services, Facilities Jobs Gillingham, Maintenance Jobs Kent, Temporary Facilities Jobs, Pertemps Jobs