Maintenance Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Employee discounts

Referral bonus (£1,000)

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join Hilden Park School in Tonbridge. You will perform general day-to-day repairs, drive school vehicles, and maintain grounds, contributing to a safe and well-run environment for students.

You should have practical maintenance skills, a can-do attitude, and be comfortable purchasing small items. Training in Health & Safety and safeguarding will be provided, supporting a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast.
• Can-do attitude and team player.
• Confident in responsibly purchasing smaller maintenance items.
• Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs to keep the school running.
• Drive school vehicles and keep them in good working order.
• Maintain school grounds and garden, keeping them neat and tidy.
• Be a familiar, friendly face to students with safeguarding training.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Health & Safety training

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Date: 2026-09-06

Location: Tonbridge, Kent, GB, TN9 1

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2026-12-06 at 20:04:01.817

Salary

£25,841 - £26,629 + excellent benefits

Introduction

Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You'll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people.

What You Will Do

• Perform all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running
• Drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order
• Maintain the school grounds and garden, ensuring they are kept neat and tidy
• Be a familiar, friendly face to students, with training provided on child safeguarding for confidence

About Hilden Park School

Hilden Park school is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, and Speech, Language and Communication needs. It provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. The school offers an exciting opportunity to serve Tonbridge and the wider community, contributing to its development and ensuring every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual progress and care at the core.

What We Offer

• Full induction and on-the-job training
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits, including options to increase or decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical coverage for services like opticians or dentists
• High-street discounts
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for each referral
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities

Our Values

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. We encourage team members to bring their whole selves to work.

Candidate Profile

• Have maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast
• Possess a 'can do' attitude and be a team player
• Confident in responsibly purchasing smaller maintenance items
• Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training

Join Us

Our young people deserve the best future, and we aim to provide the same for our teams. You can have a purposeful career in an environment that encourages authenticity.

Safeguarding and Equality

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

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