Maintenance Assistant

Job Overview

Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You'll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people. You'll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy.

You'll also be a familiar, friendly face, this means our young people will sometimes stop to chat to you so we'll give you some training on child safeguarding to give you that extra confidence!

• Perform general day-to-day repairs to keep the school building up and running.
• Drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order.
• Maintain the school grounds and garden, keeping them neat and tidy.
• Be a familiar, friendly face, offering a conversation and support to young people.

• Have some maintenance skills, either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast.
• Have a can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• Be confident taking responsibility for buying smaller pieces of maintenance equipment.
• Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on the job training.
• Holiday:
  You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
• Medical cover: claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• Referral scheme: offers a £1,000 bonus every time you recommend a friend.