Maintenance Operative

Bryanston School; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative to join their Estates and Maintenance team. This role involves essential maintenance tasks, including fire alarm testing, emergency light checks, and general repairs, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for students. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a flexible approach to work. Enjoy a competitive remuneration package along with a range of benefits, including free meals, gym membership, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about maintenance and teamwork, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free uniform

Training and development opportunities

Free gym membership

Access to sports facilities

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Staff benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to keep accurate records of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly fire alarm and emergency light testing.
• Perform building inspections and day-to-day repairs.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Operative

Bryanston is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Maintenance Operative to carry out non-specialist work across the school site.

Working as part of the Estates and Maintenance team, you will undertake weekly fire alarm testing, emergency light testing, building inspections, and day-to-day repair and maintenance duties, ensuring accurate records are kept throughout.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in building maintenance and be a good team player with an organized, flexible, and committed approach to work.

Bryanston offers a competitive remuneration package in a fantastic working environment for the right candidate, with benefits including:

• Free meals on duty
• Free uniform
• Training and development opportunities
• Free gym membership and access to our state-of-the-art sports facilities, including a 25m indoor swimming pool
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support program
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies
• A staff benefits platform offering perks and discounts on travel and lifestyle, cycle schemes, and more

The welfare of Bryanston pupils is of paramount importance. Bryanston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Bryanston values diversity and fosters a culture of open-mindedness and inclusion. We oppose discrimination and promote fundamental British values.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school will conduct an online search of any applicant invited for interview. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the school is permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.