Maintenance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Maintenance Assistant to join their dedicated team at Sheridan School. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives while ensuring the maintenance of the school environment. With a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, you will carry out essential maintenance tasks, interact with young people, and contribute to their well-being. If you are enthusiastic about DIY and want to build a fulfilling career in a rewarding setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS checks

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in general labouring and handyperson work.
• Ability to interact effectively with young people displaying emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive day-to-day maintenance within the site and grounds.
• Support community homes and liaise with contractors as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attentiveness

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Join Our Maintenance Team at Sheridan School!

There is no better time to start a career within our maintenance team than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you want to build a career that provides a genuine sense of achievement and fulfillment, knowing that you can have a positive impact on the young people we support, then look no further and apply today!

About the Role

Sheridan School is recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team. We are seeking a passionate handyperson and enthusiastic DIYer to carry out reactive day-to-day maintenance within the site and grounds. You will also support our other community homes, liaise with contractors, and handle ad-hoc requests from management as needed.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Paid enhanced DBS checks
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• And more!

About Sheridan School

We offer an integrated education and therapy program for young people with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, including Autism. Our age range is from Year 4 to Year 11, comprising Primary, Secondary, and ASD provisions.

Candidate Requirements

Ideally, you will have experience in general labouring and handyperson work, with the following qualities:

• Communication: Ability to interact effectively with young people displaying emotional, behavioral, autism, ADHD, and related difficulties.
• Organisation: Confident in supervising staff, maintaining accurate records, logging issues on internal systems, and conducting routine maintenance checks.
• Attentiveness: Ability to understand varied tasks and identify areas where support is needed.

Our Environment

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow your career and feel rewarded by helping those in need.

How to Apply

If you're ready to advance your career, Aspris Children’s Services is here to help you achieve your goals.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland and provide at least 2 references covering the last 3 years, preferably from roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested before interviews.