Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance AssistantSalary: £26,769 - £27,497 Per year (£12.87 to £13.22 p/hr) depending on skills and experience Hours: 40 Hours per week - Split Shift Additional Information: Ideally, we are looking for someone to work a split shift working Mon/Wed/Fri: 06.30am to 11.00am and then 2.30pm to 6.00pm AND Tues/Thurs: 06.30am to 2.30pmAre you practical, hands-on and proud of a job well done?Here at Aurora Wilden View School we support young people aged 5 to 19 who have a range of complex learning needs including social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties and autism.We are looking for a proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team and help us keep our school environment safe, welcoming and looking its best.This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. From fixing a faulty fitting and carrying out decorating to maintaining the grounds and supporting preventative maintenance, you'll play
an important part in creating a great environment for our young people, colleagues and visitors. Ideally, we are looking for someone to work a split shift working Mon/Wed/Fri: 06.30am to 11.00am and then 2.30pm to 6.00pm AND Tues/Thurs: 06.30am to 2.30pm What you'll be doingWorking with the School Business Manager, you'll help with the day-to-day upkeep of our buildings and grounds, including:Carrying out general repairs and routine maintenanceTackling minor renovations, redecoration and improvementsHelping maintain our grounds, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and clearing gutters and drainsKeeping external areas tidy, safe and well maintainedChecking and maintaining equipment and reporting any defectsSupporting compliance testing and preventative maintenanceHelping to secure the site and buildings when requiredSupporting the set-up of school events and activitiesWhat we're looking forYou don't necessarily need to be a master of every trade. We're looking for someone with a

practical approach, a keen eye for detail and plenty of initiative.You'll need to be:Hands-on, reliable and well organisedComfortable working independently as well as part of a teamAble to prioritise tasks and take pride in the quality of your workFlexible and willing to turn your hand to different jobsAble to safely use maintenance equipment and undertake some lifting and manual handlingAware of health and safety requirements, or willing to learnEven better if you have...Experience or a qualification in a trade would be a real advantage, particularly:Plumbing | Electrical | Carpentry | Plastering | General MaintenanceKnowledge of COSHH, electrical safety or safe working practices would also be beneficial, and a First Aid Certificate is desirable but not essential. Why join us?This isn't just about fixing things. The environment you help create matters.You'll be part of a team committed to, providing a safe, supportive and stimulating