Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bury College as a Site Assistant. We are looking for an individual who want to be part of the Site Assistant team and can assist in providing a high quality and responsive estates services across the College. The Site Assistants perform caretaking/ facilities duties, which will include opening and closing the campus, supporting with routine maintenance whilst also responding to jobs logged by staff, which could be anything from painting to moving furniture.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have a proactive approach to maintenance and a can-do attitude
- Have good problem-solving skills
- Possess good general DIY skills and take pride in their work
- Has great communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a flexible approach to working
- Can undertake painting, decorating and minor refurbishment work
- Can, whilst working with the wider Estates team, undertake key-holding, maintenance, repair and porterage duties
- Must be able to promote a safe, secure and pleasant environment by undertaking and adhering to risk assessments, safe systems of work and College policy and procedure
- Can ensure that the campus is safe and accessible to all learners and staff
- Can act as a point of contact for staff, students, external contractors and visitors
As an ideal candidate, you will hold an NVQ level 2 qualification or have good experience in a relevant trade and have good general DIY skills with an enthusiastic and proactive approach to your work.
About Us
Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to full time students and part time students each year.
Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.
And the benefits of working for us?
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (Business Support)
- Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
- Flexible working
- Family Friendly Policy
- Special Leave of Absence
- Paid leave for religious festivals
- Sabbaticals
- Comprehensive induction and on-going training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health Service
- Onsite gym
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Onsite nursery
- Free onsite parking
- Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties
NB: Interviews will take place on 30th April/01st May 2026, with a quick turn around of appointing.
Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
