Multi Trade Maintenance Assistant (Ashfield Primary School)

MacIntyre Academies; Otley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary sacrifice

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Ashfield Primary School in Otley is looking for a dedicated Multi Trade Maintenance Assistant to join the facilities team. The role is 25 hours per week, permanent and all year round, with a starting ASAP.

The salary is on the NJC scale, currently £20,956.08 to £22,377.70 per annum. The successful candidate will have core trade qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3) or a trade background, multi-trade skills, and strong initiative with good time management.

Qualifications

• Core trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3), or a trade background.
• Multi trade skills and basic technical repair and maintenance skills.
• Initiative and time management skills.
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3

Multi-trade skills

Initiative

Time management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

About Us

Ashfield is situated in the small working town of Otley, and therefore has easy access to the historic market town, the Chevin Forest Park and the River Wharfe for further learning opportunities. As well as having natural beauty on our doorstep, Ashfield has spacious grounds, useful for PE and playtime with wilder areas including a pond on site to explore in art, drama, science and geography. Our older pupils contribute to school life within their roles as school counsellors, eco-committee, librarians, Mind Mate ambassadors, sports leaders and digital leaders. Ashfield has a history of working in partnership with local schools and is part of a Family of Schools network which meets and works together throughout the year. We are also part of a multi academy trust – the Collaborative Learning Trust - founded on our existing strong school relationships in Yorkshire.

Job Description

NJC C2 Scale Points 15 – 19

Actual Salary £20,956.08 - £22,377.70 per annum

25 hours per week

Permanent

All Year Round

Required ASAP

Ashfield Primary School are looking for a dedicated and experienced Multi Trade Maintenance Assistant to join the team. Required ASAP.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have

• Core trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3), or a trade background;
• Multi trade skills and basic technical repair and maintenance skills;
• Initiative and time management skills;
• Experience of working both independently and as part of a team.

We Can Offer

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

For more information please visit https://www.collaborativelearningtrust.com/vacancies.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date

Wednesday 14th October 2026

Selection Date

Tuesday 20th October 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Benefits

Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, salary sacrifice scheme, great pension scheme, free parking.

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Essential Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.