Maintenance Worker

Beaverbrooks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to ensure the school environment is safe and functional for students. This role involves general repairs, vehicle maintenance, and groundskeeping, contributing to the well-being of young people. You will receive comprehensive training and benefits, including a competitive salary, 35 days holiday, and discounts on medical and wellbeing services.

Benefits

A full induction and on-the-job training

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Reimbursements for opticians and dentists

Beautiful working environments

A 'recommend a friend' scheme offering a £1,000 bonus

Qualifications

• Have maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast.
• Be confident in managing small maintenance purchases.
• Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs to keep the school operational.
• Drive and maintain school vehicles.
• Keep school grounds and garden neat and tidy.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Job description

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Maintenance Worker - Ashbrooke School

Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people.

Get out what you put in

You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. You’ll also be a familiar, friendly face, which means our young people might stop to chat with you. We will provide you with child safeguarding training to give you extra confidence!

One of the best environments in SEND

You’ll be joining Ashbrooke School, one of the leading SEN settings in the North East. It is a purpose-built school with specialist classrooms, extensive grounds, sporting facilities, and a new primary provision supporting young people with ADHD, ASD, SEMH, and SLCN. The school was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We recognize your efforts and reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package. You’ll have the opportunity to bring learning to life and make a real difference to our young people. Our benefits include:

• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and more, plus high-street discounts
• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
• A 'recommend a friend' scheme offering a £1,000 bonus for each successful referral

Bring your whole self to work

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity to better engage, encourage, and inspire our students. The ideal candidate will:

• Have maintenance skills, professionally or as a DIY enthusiast
• Have a 'can do' attitude and be a team player
• Be confident in managing small maintenance purchases
• Be willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training

Interested in joining us?

We believe our young people deserve the best future and our teams deserve a fulfilling career. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sections.

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To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of our school website. All our schools can be found on our website.

Keywords: Special Education, Careers in Care, Working with Children, SEMH, SEN, ASD