Maintenance Operative

St Edward's is seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to work as part of the Estates Department. You'll carry out a wide range of routine and planned maintenance tasks across school buildings, boarding houses, staff accommodation and outdoor areas. This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You might be carrying out basic carpentry, general building repairs, decorating touch-ups, minor plumbing tasks, assembling furniture, supporting compliance checks or helping maintain pathways, fencing and other site infrastructure. We're looking for someone with practical maintenance experience or training in carpentry, general building or decorating. You'll be a reliable team player with a flexible approach, good attention to detail and the confidence to work independently when needed. The working pattern for this role is Tuesday to Saturday - 8am to 4.30pm. In return St Edward's offers an attractive benefits package including:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• 30 days annual holiday entitlement
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 17th June 2026. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. St Edward's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

The working pattern for this role is Tuesday to Saturday - 8am to 4.30pm. In return St Edward's offers an attractive benefits package including:
• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• 30 days annual holiday entitlement
• Free meals
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%