Maintenance Person

Total Employment Ltd.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Employment Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Person for a welcoming school in Thetford. The role involves hands-on general maintenance, safety checks, and supporting security and site operations in a busy school environment.

You do not need formal trades qualifications; practical skills, problem-solving, and a safeguarding mindset are essential as you help keep the school safe, clean and well-maintained while collaborating with staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Practical and confident in using basic tools.
• Proactive and able to spot what needs doing.
• Health and safety conscious in day-to-day tasks.
• Organised and able to manage changing priorities.
• Friendly and welcoming around staff, children and visitors.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using basic email and digital systems.
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe school environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school.
• Carrying out basic plumbing and other practical tasks.
• Identifying faults and reporting work requiring a contractor.
• Conducting routine health and safety checks.
• Maintaining maintenance, inspection and compliance records.
• Supporting security of the premises and key-holder duties.
• Monitoring alarms and access points.
• Assisting with school grounds and outdoor areas.
• Moving furniture, receiving deliveries and general duties.
• Working with contractors and other service providers.

Skills

Practical

Tool use

Basic repairs

Health and safety

Organised

Team player

Independence

Email/digital systems

Safeguarding

Job description

Maintenance Person

Location: Thetford

Salary: £26,427–£26,847 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting a Maintenance Person for a welcoming and supportive school in Thetford.

This is a varied, hands-on position for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in creating a safe, secure and well-maintained environment. You will report to the Operations Officer and look after the school’s day-to-day maintenance, security and general site requirements.

You do not need to be a qualified tradesperson. However, you should be practical, comfortable using tools and able to complete basic repairs confidently.

Duties you’ll be doing:

• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs around the school
• Carrying out basic plumbing and other practical tasks
• Identifying faults and reporting work that requires a specialist contractor
• Conducting routine health and safety checks
• Maintaining accurate maintenance, inspection and compliance records
• Supporting the security of the premises, including key-holder responsibilities
• Monitoring alarms, access points and other security systems
• Helping to maintain the school grounds and outdoor areas
• Moving furniture, receiving deliveries and providing general duties
• Working with contractors and other service providers
• Using email and digital systems to record completed work
• Responding appropriately to hazards, faults and emergencies

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, caretaking or similar practical role would be ideal, although formal trade qualifications are not required.

More importantly, you should be:

• Practical and confident using tools
• Capable of completing basic repairs and maintenance
• Proactive and able to spot what needs doing
• Health and safety conscious
• Organised and able to manage changing priorities
• Friendly, welcoming and comfortable around staff, children and visitors
• Keen to help and willing to get involved
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Comfortable using basic email and digital systems
• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe school environment

Why consider this role?

You’ll be joining a supportive school that takes real pride in the environment it creates for its children. The Monday-to-Friday hours provide a consistent working pattern, and your work will play an important part in keeping the school safe, welcoming and running properly.

Important information

Annual leave must be taken outside term time, during the school holiday periods.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant DBS and safeguarding checks