Maintenance Support (Kent Area)

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced family leave

Pension plan

Annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday day off

Wellbeing package

Childcare discount

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Person to join our Maintenance Team across the Kent Region. The role involves general maintenance in nursery settings and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

We value accredited training, wellbeing, and long-term commitment, with benefits including added annual leave, enhanced parental leave, and a strong employee support package. A valid driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in general building and maintenance.
• Experience across nursery settings is desirable.
• Must hold a valid Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance in nursery settings as directed.
• Report to Maintenance Manager and coordinate with team.
• Assist with gardening, plumbing, joinery and painting tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Gardening

Plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Driving Licence

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 Kent 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?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running

Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

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.

Long service awards.

Dedicated wellbeing package.

Highly discounted childcare.

A day off for your birthday.

Pension plan.

Annual leave including bank holidays.

Monday to Friday.

What a Maintenance Person needs:

Experience in general building and maintenance

A Valid Full Driving Licence

Needs to be experienced 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?

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.