Property Maintenance Apprentice

Eteach; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinthurst School seeks a dedicated individual for its premises team. Responsibilities include caretaking and maintenance tasks, such as building repairs and cleaning. This physical role demands reliability and a strong work ethic in a supportive environment, perfect for proactive candidates eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Proactive and hands-on individual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations through caretaking and maintenance tasks.
• Complete regular maintenance checks and respond to emergencies.
• Supervise contractors and maintain cleanliness of facilities.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Chinthurst School is seeking a proactive, hands-on individual to join our dedicated premises team. Working under the Maintenance Manager, you'll support the smooth daily operation of the school through a wide range of caretaking and maintenance tasks, including building repairs, event set-up, cleaning duties, and emergency response. This is a varied and physical role that requires a strong work ethic, a flexible attitude, and a willingness to learn. If you're reliable, practical, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love for you to apply.

CARETAKING TASKS:

The role involves completing and recording regular maintenance checks, attending to the arrivals of deliveries, ensuring facilities are fully stocked, supervision of contractors while on site, maintenance cleaning (minibuses, bins, windows), rubbish collation and removal.

MAINTENANCE TASKS:

Candidate will be required to work with colleagues to undertake building maintenance and general maintenance tasks with an aptitude to learn quickly. Most tasks are planned however responsive tasks are also required in a busy school environment. The willingness to respond, learn and complete work competently with a “can do” attitude is essential.

This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025, 9.00am

SAFEGUARDING

This role will involve contact with children. Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on our website) and are required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive.