Maintenance Operative

Coding Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

36 days holiday entitlement

CPD and development opportunities

Company and social events

Retail discounts

Job summary

School of Coding & AI is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to help keep our buildings and grounds safe, clean, secure and running smoothly in a busy education environment.

You will handle planned and reactive maintenance, carry out small repairs, support staff, students and visitors, and log defects, coordinating contractor work and keeping clear records. The role requires practical skills, health and safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while prioritising tasks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in maintenance, caretaking or facilities.
• Experience working in occupied buildings.
• Strong practical skills and good problem solving.
• Good health and safety awareness.
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and stay organised.
• Basic IT skills for job logging and record keeping.
• Reliable, proactive and flexible.
• Commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repairs across buildings and grounds, planned and reactive.
• Small repairs: carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating and fabric maintenance.
• Log defects and coordinate with contractors for complex works.
• Deliver work to a high standard within agreed timescales.
• Assist with opening/closing the site and monitor security.
• Set up rooms for exams, events and meetings.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection logs and checklists.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Problem solving

Independent worker

Organised

Record keeping

PPE usage

Education

NVQ Level 2

Equivalent experience

Tools

First Aid

Driving licence

Job description

School of Coding & AI is one of the UK’s fastest growing education providers, delivering high quality, career focused programmes across Business, Coding, Computer Science & AI, STEM, Health and Social Care.

We work with schools and universities to provide education that leads to real outcomes. Our focus is simple, student first, always. Our campuses need to be safe, welcoming and fit for purpose every day. This role is central to making sure learners, staff and visitors experience a professional, secure environment where learning can thrive.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Operative to help keep our buildings and grounds safe, clean, secure and running smoothly. You will handle a mix of planned and reactive maintenance in a busy, occupied education environment, supporting staff, students and visitors every day.

What you’ll be doing

Maintenance and repairs:

• Planned and reactive maintenance across buildings and grounds
• Minor repairs: carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, decorating and general fabric maintenance
• Spot issues early, log defects, and support contractor coordination for complex works
• Deliver work to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Health, safety and compliance:

• Routine health and safety checks and reporting
• Support fire safety checks, emergency lighting tests, and basic legionella controls (where trained)
• Follow COSHH, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Maintain safe working practices and use PPE correctly

Site operations and security:

• Assist with opening and closing the site, as required
• Monitor site security and report concerns promptly
• Support emergency procedures, including evacuations and incident response

Grounds and external areas:

• Maintain paths, fences, car parks and loading areas
• Seasonal tasks such as gritting and leaf clearance

Support and service:

• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests
• Set up rooms for exams, events and meetings
• Work well with colleagues, contractors and visitors

Records and stock:

• Keep accurate maintenance records, inspection logs and checklists
• Support stock control for tools, materials and supplies

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, or strong practical experience
• Experience in maintenance, caretaking or facilities
• Experience working in occupied buildings
• Strong all round practical skills and good problem solving
• Good health and safety awareness
• Able to work independently, manage priorities and stay organised
• Basic IT skills for job logging and record keeping
• Reliable, proactive and flexible
• Professional, polite approach
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual tasks
• Commitment to safeguarding

Desirable:

• Education or public sector experience
• First Aid qualification
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary up to £28,000 per year, depending on experience

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 36 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Strong CPD and development opportunities as our HE provision grows
• Company and social events
• Retail discounts through Bright Exchange