Maintenance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Frome; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent specialist day school is seeking a passionate Maintenance Assistant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to perform essential maintenance tasks across the site and support community homes. Ideal candidates will have experience in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and plastering, but formal qualifications are not required. The school values transferable skills and provides ongoing training and career progression opportunities. Join a supportive environment dedicated to the welfare of children and make a difference in their lives.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Blue Light Card

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Teacher pension scheme

Paid PVG/DBS checks

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and plastering.
• Qualifications are not essential, but experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance within the site and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors and handle ad-hoc requests from management.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical Work

Carpentry

Plastering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant at North Hill House School

North Hill House School is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our maintenance team. We are seeking a passionate handyman and enthusiastic DIYer to perform reactive, day-to-day maintenance within the site and grounds. You will also support our other community homes, liaising with contractors and handling ad-hoc requests from management as needed.

Benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes
• Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Teacher pension scheme
• Paid PVG/DBS checks
• Cycle to work scheme, and more!

Set within its own grounds near Frome town centre, North Hill House is an independent specialist day school for children and young people aged 6 to 19 with high-functioning autistic spectrum disorders. The school is designed to support students with autism and related difficulties to thrive in a complex society.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we offer a clear career pathway and training opportunities. We value transferable skills and life experience, and will provide the necessary training and support for your professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have experience in areas such as:

plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, plastering (qualifications are not essential).

If you are looking to advance your career, Aspris Children’s Services will help you achieve your goals.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland, and provide at least two references covering the last three years, including from previous roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.