Maintenance Assistant​/Handyman

Maintenance Assistant / Handyman (School)

Location: Hook, Hampshire

Contract: 3 months

Salary: £16.50 paye or £21.50 Umbrella

Start: ASAP (subject to safer recruitment checks)

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a friendly, purpose‑driven team where your skills keep our school running smoothly and safely. Our unique estate includes residential accommodation, office space, and educational buildings – no two days are the same. If you're hands‑on, proactive, and love fixing things right the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

• Day‑to‑day repairs across the site: basic plumbing (e.g., leaks, taps, toilets), minor electrics (e.g., lamp/plug changes), carpentry, painting & decorating.
• Planned maintenance: routine checks, defect reporting, preventative tasks, and record keeping.
• Health & Safety: follow risk assessments, COSHH, work‑at‑height guidance, lock‑out/tag‑out where required.
• Customer service: respond quickly to tickets, communicate updates, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Events & operations: room set‑ups, furniture moves, basic grounds support.
• Contractor liaison: support specialist visits, ensure permits and safe systems of work are in place.

• Proven experience in a maintenance/handyman or caretaking role (school, residential block, facilities, hospitality, or similar).
• Practical skills in basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and minor electrics.
• Confident using tools, ladders, and mobile work order systems (training provided).
• Strong problem‑solving, time management, and pride in a job well done.
• A team player who's equally comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends for urgent issues or events.

• Enhanced DBS already in place (we can process this if not).

• Supportive team culture and varied workload across a mixed‑use estate.
• Real impact – your work keeps students, residents, and staff safe and thriving.