Estates and Maintenance Operative

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Estates & Maintenance Assistant to assist with day to day maintenance and compliance of the School estate. This is an integral role within the Estates team and the successful candidate must be confident to follow instructions and work both independently and collaboratively to complete projects such as minor alterations and refurbishment tasks.,

• Carrying out routine maintenance of school facilities in accordance with schedules or in response to break downs including carpentry; plumbing; basic electrical; decorating; drains/gutters.
• Assisting with the running of heating systems
• Carrying out safety checks on all school vehicles
• Assisting with moving furniture and equipment for school events and carry out car park duties as required
• Responding to emergency breakdowns/incidents
• Undertaking weekly and monthly compliance tests including statutory testing of fire safety systems and equipment tests, water flushing, emergency lighting
• Carrying out audits and checks as requested by the Director of Estates & Facilities
• Driving the School minibus (once Midas training has been provided)
  
  NVQ Level 2 or above in any trade such as carpentry, plastering, plumbing or construction would also be advantageous. In addition, any experience in multi-trade skills would be highly desirable.
The role offers a varied day, within a busy environment, covering maintenance, grounds work and compliance checks and testing. It would suit an individual who takes pride in their work, is able to show initiative whilst working supportively and flexibly within a small team.,
• Experience of working in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and principles in a school environment, including the requirement for additional risk assessments required when working around children
• Knowledge of emergency procedures such as fire evacuation
• Maintenance experience with a wide range of skills for example plumbing, basic electrics, plastering and general building work (with a qualification such as City & Guilds and NVQ being advantageous) and willingness to work across all disciplines
• Competent with a wide range of tools and machinery relevant to the role
• Positive and helpful manner, with effective verbal communication skills
• Organised and flexible, with a willingness to work unsociable hours if required
• A full driving licence (with no more than 6 points) and eligibility to the the School minibus is essential
  
  £27,705 - £29,525 per annum dependent on experience, skills and qualifications
Contract: Permanent, All year round with 30 days' annual leave plus paid bank holidays. Work Patterns: 08:00 - 5:00pm or 06:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (with the need to be flexible to occasionally work outside these hours as required), In return, we offer:
• Employer contributing group pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Complimentary staff lunch
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school (20% in nursery), pro rated for part time staff
• Staff benefits platform with salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts and free will writing service
• Annual flu vaccines
• Uniform provided
• Long service recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling
• Onsite Mental Health Champions
• Supportive CPD (training) policy