Maintenance Operative

eTeach UK Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of educational services in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure the upkeep of two sites. Responsibilities include managing repairs, maintaining a safe environment, and overseeing compliance with regulations. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for career progression within the company. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance and a commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support tools

Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair.
• Ability to manage workload and projects efficiently.
• Strong compliance knowledge with national regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic repairs and maintenance for two sites.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintain records.

Job description

Maintenance Operative

Grateley House School, Andover & Stratford Lodge, Salisbury

Salary up to £27k per annum

40 hours per week

We are now looking for a maintenance operative who can handle the responsibility of the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and all compliancy needed for the running of the two sites, Grateley House School in Andover and Stratford Lodge in Salisbury!

The Role

• Carry responsibility for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and compliance for the running of the site.
• Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students.
• Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site.
• Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary.
• Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard.
• Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment.
• Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload.
• Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager’s regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects.
• Identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors.
• Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition.
• Manage the upkeep of the grounds.

What will you benefit from

• Flexible working Monday to Friday
• Holiday: 25 days holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance
• Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams
• Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us

The Cambian Group

We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.