General Builder

CHARTERHOUSE; Godalming; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Godalming is looking for a General Builder to perform planned and reactive maintenance tasks across various buildings. The ideal candidate will have multi-trade skills and relevant experience in the construction or maintenance sector. This full-time role offers a salary of £33,500 per annum with 5 weeks of paid holiday and requires good communication and problem-solving skills to work effectively with the Estates team.

Benefits

5 weeks paid holiday

Statutory bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple building projects.
• Experience in a construction or maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance tasks.
• Support the Estates team using scaffolding and access equipment.
• Complete repair and maintenance tasks individually or in a team.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant trade qualifications

Clean, valid driving license

Job description

General Builder

Location: Godalming

Salary: £33,500 per annum.

Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250‑acre campus a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning.

The Management Structure

The Estate department is managed by the Estate Bursar who is responsible for all estate infrastructure matters including utilities.

Reporting to the Estate Bursar are four managers:

• Maintenance Manager (S&BF)
• Maintenance Manager (M&E)
• Project Manager
• Estate Office Manager

In addition, there is a procurement co‑ordinator, administrator and 17 trade operatives (inc 2 apprentices).

Reporting to the Fabric Maintenance Manager, the General Builder will be required to work efficiently and professionally to deliver an excellent service to the Estate Department and the wider School community. The School has a wide range of buildings and interior finishes from late Victorian to modern day architecture. He/she will be required to fully contribute the necessary skills and efforts to the Estate Department, allowing it to fulfil its function within the school.

Overall Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, which will be varied in nature and will include general building, paving and external works.
• To undertake building and roofing maintenance tasks as required.
• Carry out planned and reactive gulley cleaning to ensure gulleys are flushed/emptied and their connections cleared of silt deposits, debris and obstructions.
• To carry out regular routine duties that will include: clearing drains, clearing gutters, clearing roofs.
• Support the Estates team with erecting and the safe use of scaffold towers and other access equipment.
• Assist the Estates team with the escorting of contractors.
• To collect, transport and deliver materials around the site as required for works being carried out by yourself and other members of the Estate department.
• Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programmes.
• Must have good communication skills and work well within a team and report any issues encountered.
• Work individually or as part of a team to complete repair and maintenance tasks
• To have a good understanding of relevant roles and site‑specific Health & Safety including COSHH, PUWER and Working at Height.
• The role requires good attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• We are seeking a builder with multi‑trade skills we will require relevant trade qualifications and/or trade experience for this role.
• To have a proven experience of managing multiple projects and dealing with a wide range of size and type of building tasks.
• Experience of working in a construction / maintenance environment.
• Holder of a clean, valid driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications (but not essential)

• Experience of working within a school s Estates department.
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations.
• PASMA and IPAF ? Some plumbing experience.

Working Arrangements

• Full Time Monday to Friday 0800-1630hrs throughout the year.
• Hours: 40 hours per week with 30‑minute unpaid lunch break
• Salary £33,500 per annum
• A willingness to be flexible in working hours is essential.
• 5 weeks paid holiday plus statutory English Bank Holidays. It may not be possible to take public holidays during term‑time, and time off will be given in lieu. (No holiday will be approved during the last full week of the School summer holiday.) Subject to emergencies, the School is closed between Christmas and New Year.
• Notice: four weeks during probationary period (which is normally six months). Once the appointment is confirmed both parties are required to give at least four weeks notice on either side

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Charthouse School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.