Maintenance Operative

Cambian Group; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of specialist education services in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Operative. The role involves ensuring repairs and maintenance across the premises, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and participating in quality audits. Strong attention to detail is required. This position offers flexible working, 25 days holiday, opportunities for progression, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working Monday to Friday

25 days holiday

Career progression through leadership programme

Wellbeing tools and advice

Stunning working environments

Refer a friend scheme with bonuses

Responsibilities

• Responsible for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and clean environment.
• Provide professional standards of record keeping and reporting.
• Participate in regular audits of the quality system.
• Undertake inspections and address compliance issues.
• Liaise with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects.
• Identify projects to improve functionality and efficiency.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Our maintenance operative carries the 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.

Benefits

• As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you!
• 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.