Maintenance Operative

KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time decorator/builder to join their dedicated maintenance team. This role involves maintaining the school’s infrastructure, including buildings and grounds. The successful candidate will be proactive, with a logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute to a vibrant educational environment. If you are enthusiastic and skilled in maintenance work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership

Lunch during term time

Qualifications

• Logical approach to solving problems and mending machinery.
• Ability to work well in a team and organize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• React to maintenance tasks via the school’s maintenance ticket system.
• Undertake pre-planned maintenance and repair works as required.
• Assist with fire emergencies and carry out emergency repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Machinery repair

Team collaboration

Work organization

Flexibility

Supervision skills

Basic IT skills

Verbal communication

Working at heights

Job description

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: £36,569 per annum

Plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

We are seeking to recruit full-time decorator/builder to work with a team of 6 staff who are responsible for the general condition and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes school buildings on the main site, its grounds, and associated buildings on other school sites. The maintenance team (6 members in all) is responsible for the general condition and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes the King’s College School buildings and grounds and the Wimbledon College Prep School site.

The working hours will be 40 hours per week, between 7.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch. Some Saturday morning work required to support Open Days and other important school events, paid as overtime

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To react to day to day maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance manager and via the school’s maintenance ‘ticket’ system
• To undertake pre-planned maintenance and repair works
• To prepare and plaster damage to walls and surfaces
• To carry out painting and decorating as required
• To repair paved areas and walkways
• To carry out minor brickwork repairs
• To lay tiles on walls and floors
• To assist all other trades within the department
• Maintenance of the interior of buildings including doors, windows, windowsills and frames, minor repair work, picture/shelf hanging
• Maintenance of the exterior of buildings including drains and gutters
• Maintaining a safe and tidy workshop
• Carrying out plumbing repairs as required
• Assisting external contractors with appropriate tasks
• Assisting with fire emergencies by carrying out duties as set out in the school’s policies
• Carrying out appropriate emergency repairs out of hours and being on the ‘on call’ duty rota for the maintenance team

This is an ideal opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to contribute to and provide strong support to the school’s Maintenance team.

The successful candidate will have:

• a logical approach to solving problems
• the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs
• the ability to work well as part of a team
• the ability to organise your own workload and meet deadlines
• a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• the ability to work without supervision and prioritise workload
• basic IT skills
• good verbal communication skills
• the ability to work at heights – training provided

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 9am

Interview date to be confirmed

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.