Maintenance Assistant

Worth School; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Meal provision

Enhanced pension contribution

Free parking

Social events

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Qualifications

• A full, clean driving licence.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic record-keeping skills.
• A trustworthy and responsible approach to work.
• Basic computer skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests via the helpdesk as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, including fire alarm testing and participation in the fire response team.
• Support the maintenance team in keeping workshops and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Complete all required training relating to health and safety, equipment use, and safeguarding.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks as required.
• Undertake painting and general routine maintenance tasks across the site.
• Drive and refuel school vehicles when necessary.
• Collect materials and supplies from off-site suppliers.
• Accompany contractors and visiting personnel as required.
• Attend staff and operational meetings when necessary.

Skills

Driving licence (full)

Reading instructions

Record-keeping

Trustworthy

Basic computer skills

Team player

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, reliable, and motivated individual to support the smooth operation and upkeep of our school estate.

Working as part of the Buildings and Maintenance team, you will assist with a variety of maintenance tasks across the site, helping to ensure that our facilities remain safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.

Due to our rural location, reliable transport is essential

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Respond to maintenance requests via the helpdesk as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, including fire alarm testing and participation in the fire response team.
• Support the maintenance team in keeping workshops and work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Complete all required training relating to health and safety, equipment use, and safeguarding.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks as required.
• Undertake painting and general routine maintenance tasks across the site.
• Drive and refuel school vehicles when necessary.
• Collect materials and supplies from off-site suppliers.
• Accompany contractors and visiting personnel as required.
• Attend staff and operational meetings when necessary.

About You

• A full, clean driving licence.
• The ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic record-keeping skills.
• A trustworthy and responsible approach to work.
• Basic computer skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A varied and hands-on role within a supportive team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to contribute to maintaining an outstanding educational environment.
• A welcoming and community-focused workplace.

If you are a practical individual who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is looking for a rewarding role within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

The School offers its own generous salary scale and an enhanced benefits scheme including an employee assistance programme, meal provision and enhanced pension contribution. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, social events and discounted school fees.

Worth is a highly successful co-educational, Catholic, Benedictine, 11-18 HMC boarding and day school of circa 600 pupils. It offers a broad curriculum, including the International Baccalaureate and A levels in the Sixth Form.

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Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Worth School is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, all employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. The role holders safeguarding responsibilities are set out in the job description. References may be taken prior to interview and DBS and other vetting checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Section 7(1)(a) states that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.