Maintenance & Grounds staff

JR United Kingdom; Windsor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a maintenance worker to ensure a great environment for students. Responsibilities include handling repairs, driving school vehicles, and engaging with the community. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and an inclusive atmosphere, with opportunities for professional growth and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Full induction and on-the-job training

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover reimbursement for opticians and dentists

Modern, well-equipped working environment

Referral bonus of £1,000 for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Professionally or as a DIY enthusiast in maintenance.
• Confident in managing small maintenance purchases.
• Willing to undertake relevant health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Handle all general, day-to-day repairs to keep the school operational.
• Drive and maintain school vehicles.
• Engage with students and provide a friendly presence.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Proactive attitude

Team player

Job description

Up to £30,025 + Excellent benefits

Huge Small Victories

Being a maintenance worker at our school means being part of something significant. You’ll contribute to ensuring the school building is a great environment for our students.

Get out what you put in

You will handle all general, day-to-day repairs to keep our school operational, drive school vehicles and maintain them, and ensure the grounds and gardens are tidy. You’ll also be a friendly face around the school, engaging with students, and we will provide you with child safeguarding training to support your confidence in this area.

One of the best environments in SEND

Queensmead House School, located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle, offers an inspiring setting with a rich educational heritage. It is a specialist learning environment rated Good by Ofsted.

QHS is an independent specialist day school for both primary and secondary students with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviors.

What we do for you

We recognize your potential and reward your dedication with a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students. Our benefits include:

• Training: Full induction and on-the-job training

• Holiday: 35 days including bank holidays

• Flexible benefits: Customize benefits such as life insurance (see our benefits here)

• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance

• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts

• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped working environments

• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

Our diverse student body reflects the diversity of our staff. We seek individuals who:

• Possess maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast

• Have a positive, proactive attitude and are team players

• Are confident in managing small maintenance purchases

• Are willing to undertake relevant health & safety and other training

Interested in joining us?

Our students deserve the best, and so do our staff. You will have a purposeful career in an environment that values authenticity and growth.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us) and online screening. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification here.

Our policies, including the ex-offenders policy and Child Protection Policy, are available here and in the 'Parents and Carers' section of our school website.