Vacancy for Site Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Assistant to join our supportive, friendly team at Ely College. You will be responsible for ensuring the site and premises are safe, secure and well-maintained. This will also include completing work in line with the needs of the school, including potential out of hours calls. If you are a handyperson who can provide key service support for smaller inhouse maintenance, come and join our dedicated team!

The opportunity

• Work as part of a dedicated site team  to ensure maintenance and statutory compliance is kept up to date at all times to ensure a safe and secure school environment
• Acting as a keyholder to ensure the site, buildings and grounds are opened each day and secured at the end of each day including arming/disarming the security system.
• Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through our maintenance and compliance management software tool, iAm Compliant.
• Using iAm Compliant to report defects and issues identified by you so that they can be recorded and rectified in good time.
• To take pride in good housekeeping around the site to ensure areas are clear of litter, dirt or rubbish.

The ideal candidate

• Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships.
• Can use initiative, and work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• A ‘can do’ focused attitude.
• Confident in the use of computer systems
• Has an understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23 March 2026

Interviews will be held shortly after closing

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.