Multi Skilled Operative

Clifton College; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton College in Bristol requires a multi-skilled operative to join its busy facilities team, with a strong focus on carpentry and building fabric maintenance, including repairs to doors, locks, windows, furniture, flooring and internal finishes. The post holder will undertake reactive and planned maintenance across the College estates, supporting safe, compliant and high-standard estates services.

A recognised trade qualification in carpentry/joinery or equivalent experience and a minimum of

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification in Carpentry, Joinery, Building Maintenance, Construction or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience maintaining doors, locks, windows, flooring, furniture and internal finishes.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across the College estate.
• Focus on carpentry and building fabric maintenance including repairs of doors, locks, windows, furniture, flooring, ceilings and internal fittings.
• Support the Estates/Facilities team to ensure safety, compliance and high standards of presentation.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Building maintenance

Construction

Education

Carpentry/Joinery trade qualification

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

We are looking for multi skilled operative to join our busy facilities team.

The post holder will undertake a broad range of reactive and planned maintenance, building fabric repairs and minor refurbishment works, ensuring that facilities remain safe, compliant, operational and presented to a high standard.

The role is particularly focused on carpentry and building fabric maintenance, including the repair and maintenance of doors, locks, windows, furniture, flooring, ceilings, internal finishes and associated fixtures and fittings. Working as part of the Facilities Team, the post holder will also undertake a variety of general maintenance tasks across multiple disciplines, supporting the efficient delivery of Estates services across the College.

The successful candidate must hold a recognised trade qualification in Carpentry, Joinery, Building Maintenance, Construction or equivalent practical experience and a minimum of 5 years experience maintaining doors, locks, windows, flooring, furniture and internal finishes.

Full UK driving licence.

The hours are Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours a week.

Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.

Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.

For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. Please note, we require candidates to be at least 18 years of age for all roles apart from our lifeguard positions where candidates are required to be 16+ with the relevant qualifications.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector we are required to ask for references prior to interview, by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.