Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative

Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven educational organization in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Estates Maintenance Team. This role involves performing routine and preventative maintenance across various properties while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The successful candidate will have strong trade knowledge, excellent planning and organizational skills, and the ability to work within a supportive team. Early applications are encouraged, with assessments taking place prior to the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• High standard of workmanship for minor projects.
• Compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general and preventative maintenance across properties.
• Lead or support in-house projects and ensure timely job completion.
• Communicate access needs and work schedules with staff.

Skills

Strong trade knowledge

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Tools

Tools and equipment maintenance

Job description

Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint a skilled and versatile Maintenance Technician to join our Estates Maintenance Team, reporting daily to the DCF Operations Manager. This role involves carrying out a wide range of routine and preventative maintenance tasks across academic, residential, and commercial properties, ensuring a safe, high-quality environment aligned with the ethos of the Dean Close Foundation.

The ideal candidate will have strong trade knowledge, excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You will be responsible for completing maintenance tasks and minor projects to a high standard, maintaining tools and equipment, obtaining materials, liaising professionally with staff, and upholding all Health & Safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake general and preventative maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, plaster repair, tiling, gutter work, and minor roofing.
• Lead or support in-house projects and assess jobs to ensure timely completion.
• Carry out routine visits across all Foundation sites.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Ensure work complies with Health & Safety legislation and internal policies.
• Communicate effectively with academic and residential staff regarding access and work schedules.
• Participate in appraisals, training, and ongoing professional development.

Dean Close Foundation are a values‑driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustment are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or [e-mail] for with your query.

Internal Applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.