School Maintenance Operative – Multi‑Site, Flexible Hours

The Cambian Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Career progression

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking two Maintenance Operatives to keep our education buildings and grounds safe, well maintained and fit for purpose. Shrewsbury-based with regular travel to surrounding schools, you will handle planned and reactive maintenance and work closely with school staff.

Requirements include a 40-hour week, a full driving licence where required, and ability to work safely in occupied settings. DBS and safeguarding checks apply; progress opportunities available within our group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands‑on building maintenance experience.
• Competence in practical general repairs and fault‑finding.
• Ability to work independently, organise tasks and prioritise urgent work.
• Awareness of health and safety when working in occupied premises.
• Full driving licence only where required by the specific post.
• Desirable: Recognised trade qualification.
• Experience in schools, care settings or other occupied buildings.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Undertake general building maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating and minor repairs, within competence.
• Inspect buildings and grounds, identify defects and report safety concerns.
• Respond to and prioritise maintenance requests.
• Support routine compliance checks, including water hygiene and fire safety activities, where trained and authorised.
• Liaise with, coordinate and escort contractors as required.
• Keep maintenance records and report outstanding work.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding and school procedures.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Building repairs

Fault-finding

Independent working

Health & safety awareness

Education

Desirable: Trade qualification

Tools

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Job description

The Cambian Group is seeking two Maintenance Operatives to keep our education buildings and grounds safe, well maintained and fit for purpose. Shrewsbury-based with regular travel to surrounding schools, you will handle planned and reactive maintenance and work closely with school staff.

Requirements include a 40-hour week, a full driving licence where required, and ability to work safely in occupied settings. DBS and safeguarding checks apply; progress opportunities available within our group.