School Maintenance Assistant

Summary:

School Maintenance Assistant role available at a school in Motspur Park. Apply now for a full-time position.

About the School:

Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school is committed to supporting staff through professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive working environment.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated School Maintenance Assistant to join our estates team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of school facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a high-performing school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform proactive maintenance and repairs to building fabric, including painting and general upkeep
• Log maintenance requests on systems and ensure prompt issue reporting
• Carry out plumbing fixes, including toilets, sinks, and showers
• Repair and maintain furniture across the school
• Conduct regular PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) checks
• Assist with portering duties and ad-hoc cleaning tasks
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and maintenance across all school sites
• Support travel to multiple school locations as required

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in maintenance or facilities management
• Ability to carry out basic building repairs and maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Reliable and punctual with a commitment to a full-time schedule
• Experience working in a school or educational setting

Preferred

• Previous experience with PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) systems
• Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems
• Experience with logging and tracking maintenance requests
• Flexibility to travel between multiple school locations
• Basic carpentry or painting skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous holiday allowance and wellbeing programme
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing benefits, including a UK Healthcare cash plan
• Free lunch once a week and comfortable staff facilities