Maintenance Support

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Person to join their Maintenance Team in the Blackpool region. The role involves providing general maintenance in nursery settings under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. The position offers competitive salary, free meals, and a childcare discount among several benefits. Applicants require experience in general maintenance and a valid driver's license. Join the friendly team and contribute to a nurturing environment for children's wellbeing.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave policies

Team appreciation events

80% childcare discount

Dedicated wellbeing package

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in general building and maintenance.
• Valid Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle.
• Experience in all aspects of maintenance including gardening, plumbing, joinery and painting.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance in nursery settings as directed.
• Report to the Maintenance Manager.
• Contribute to a friendly team environment.

Skills

General building and maintenance

Gardening

Plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Driving

Job description

Our people are what make our family great. Due to rapid growth, we are now looking for a Maintenance Person to join our growing Maintenance Team across the Blackpool Region!

The Maintenance Person will be reporting to the Maintenance Manager and providing general maintenance in nursery settings, as directed.

Why become a Maintenance Person with Kids Planet?

• We are a well-established friendly team.
• On the job training available.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
• Crowned winners of the NMT Nursery Group of the Year (Large) 2024 award!

What’s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Team appreciation events.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• 80% childcare discount.
• A day off for your birthday.

A Maintenance Person at Kids Planet gets:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday working hours.

What a Maintenance Person needs:

• Experience in general building and maintenance.
• Valid Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle.
• Experience in all aspects of maintenance including gardening, plumbing, joinery and painting.

Please note that the successful applicant will have to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a Maintenance Person with Kids Planet!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.