Maintenance Operative / Caretaker

Maintenance Operative / Caretaker

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
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
JOB OVERVIEW
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.
DUTIES
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
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
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
DESIRABLE
Formal maintenance or trade qualification
First aid or site safety training
Experience in a school or similar environment
BENEFITS
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
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15280
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