Maintenance Operative, KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a full-time decorator/builder to maintain and improve the school’s infrastructure. The role involves various maintenance tasks, from painting to plumbing, within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are problem solvers with good communication skills and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Gym Membership

Lunch During Term Time

Qualifications

• Ability to work at heights – training provided.
• Logical approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

• React to day-to-day maintenance tasks.
• Undertake pre-planned maintenance and repair works.
• Assist external contractors with appropriate tasks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Communication

Flexibility

IT Skills

Job description

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: £29,197 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.