Maintenance Operative​/Caretaker; AWDO-P15280

Maintenance Operative / Caretaker

Take on a varied, hands-on role keeping a busy school site safe, secure and well maintained. You’ll bring practical maintenance or facilities experience, confidence with minor repairs and a sound understanding of health and safety.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Coordinator, Site Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative, Premises Assistant, Estates Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Site Services Officer, Facilities Operative

This role is officially known as a Site Services Officer

SALARY: £26,243 to £29,838 per annum (pay award pending) + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10)

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, on a three-week shift rotation.

Early: 6:30am–2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6:30am–2pm Friday

Day: 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3:30pm Friday

Late: 10am–6pm Monday to Thursday and 10:30am–6pm Friday. Half-hour unpaid break

Make a visible difference every day in a varied role that supports a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker will work within a premises team, balancing planned and reactive site support with security and compliance.

As a Maintenance Operative / Caretaker you’ll work with contractors, staff and suppliers, complete inspections and records, and help keep facilities ready for daily use and lettings.

The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker also supports cleaning, grounds tasks, deliveries, first aid and design technology activities, with access to professional development and career pathways.

Your duties as the Maintenance Operative / Caretaker include:

• Site Security and Access:
  Open and secure buildings and grounds, set and unset alarms, attend out-of-hours alarm activations and arrange emergency security repairs or contractor support where needed
• Maintenance and Repairs:
  Complete minor building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, flooring, painting, decorating, fixture, fencing and path repairs within competence, escalating specialist work when required
• Health and Safety:
  Check outside spaces and equipment, remove hazards, support emergency procedures and follow site health and safety requirements
• Contractor Coordination:
  Liaise with contractors, site management and staff, monitor safe working and satisfactory completion of contractor work
• Cleaning and Grounds:
  Support cleaning activities, empty external bins, collect recycling, remove graffiti, clear litter, leaves, snow and ice, and undertake minor grounds maintenance
• Site Setup and Deliveries:
  Move and set out furniture and equipment, support lettings and portable facilities, receive and distribute deliveries and maintain stocks of parts and materials
• Monitoring and Records:
  Carry out site inspections and audits, support routine testing, complete reports and forms, and communicate by email
• Technical and First Aid Support:
  Provide practical design technology support under teacher direction, maintain first aid training and administer first aid as required

• GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Hands-on maintenance or facilities experience
• Confidence undertaking minor repairs across multiple trade areas
• Understanding of site health and safety, compliance and safe working
• Ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and teamwork with staff, contractors, suppliers, students, parents and visitors
• Basic IT skills, including email, internet searches and electronic forms
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately
• Ability to work flexibly and attend meetings and INSET days as required

• Formal maintenance or trade qualification
• First aid or site safety training
• Experience in a school or similar environment

• Competitive rates of pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Career pathways across the organisation
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies to support family and carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check

JOB
-P15280