Maintenance Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as a Maintenance Worker, where your contributions ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students. This role involves general repairs, vehicle maintenance, and engaging with young people, making a real difference in their lives. With comprehensive training and a supportive team, you will thrive in a beautiful, well-equipped setting. Enjoy generous holiday benefits and a referral bonus, while being part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. This is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact.

Benefits

35 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Tools Access

Medical Cover Reimbursements

High-Street Discounts

Beautiful Facilities

£1,000 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, whether professional or DIY.
• Ability to manage small maintenance purchases.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs to keep the school operational.
• Drive and maintain school vehicles and keep grounds tidy.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Health & Safety Training

Job description

Maintenance Worker at Hall Cliffe School

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

Get out what you put in

You will handle all general, day-to-day repairs to keep our school operational, drive and maintain school vehicles, and keep the grounds and gardens tidy. You'll also be a friendly face around school, engaging with students, and will receive child safeguarding training to support this role.

About Hall Cliffe School

Hall Cliffe has a reputation for helping young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s, or SEMH needs. The school is housed in a listed building with a tranquil courtyard used for recreational and therapeutic activities. Our staff are dedicated to supporting each pupil’s unique needs.

What We Offer

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training.
• Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Flexible Benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs.
• Medical Cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more.
• Discounts: High-street discounts.
• Work Environment: Well-equipped, beautiful facilities.

We also offer a £1,000 referral bonus for recommending friends.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast.
• Be proactive and a team player.
• Be confident in managing small maintenance purchases.
• Be willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training.

Join Our Team

We believe our young people deserve the best future, and our team deserves a rewarding career. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For more details, including the full job description and person specification, please visit our website. Our policies are available online, including our ex-offenders and Child Protection policies.