🔧 Graduate Site Support Assistant – School Facilities & Operations
📍 Northamptonshire
📅 Start: ASAP | Contract: Full-Time,
💸 £507 per week
Are you a recent graduate who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and being part of a busy school community?
This is your chance to start your career supporting a large all-through school as a Graduate Site Support Assistant through the Shape A Life Graduate Careers Programme.
You’ll work with the Site Manager and facilities team to keep the school safe, secure, and running smoothly every day — a perfect first step toward a career in facilities management, estates, or education operations.
🔍 About the Role
You’ll support the smooth day-to-day running of the school, ensuring the site is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for pupils and staff.
From daily checks to larger projects, you’ll play a key role in the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a school functioning effectively.
💼 What You’ll Be Doing
🛠️ Assisting with daily maintenance and repair tasks across the site
📋 Supporting health and safety checks, risk assessments, and record-keeping
💡 Helping manage systems like heating, lighting, and security
🤝 Working with external contractors and suppliers
📅 Planning and monitoring maintenance schedules
🏫 Creating a safe, well-kept environment for pupils and staff
👀 Who We’re Looking For
🎓 Practical, reliable graduate who takes initiative
💬 Strong communication and teamwork skills
🔍 Good attention to detail and a proactive approach
🏗️ Interest in health and safety, buildings, or operational management
🎁 What You’ll Gain
💷 £507 per week, paid weekly
🧰 Real hands-on experience in school facilities and site operations
👷 Mentorship from experienced site and estates professionals
🧩 Transferable skills in maintenance, compliance, and project support
🚀 Where This Could Lead
Many Shape A Life graduates progress to:
🏗️ Facilities or Site Management
⚙️ Health and Safety and Compliance Roles
🏫 Operations or Estates Leadership across multiple schools
📑 Project or Contract Management within education or public services
✨ Apply Now
Click ‘Apply’ and send your CV to Shape A Life today.
The first life you shape might be your own.
🛡️ Safeguarding
Shape A Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and two professional references.