Site Maintenance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Tonbridge is seeking a maintenance worker to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students. This role involves daily repairs, vehicle maintenance, and grounds upkeep, offering a chance to contribute to the community while enjoying excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits, including life insurance enhancements

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs

Medical cover for opticians, dentists, and more

Access to high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities

Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

Full induction and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Some maintenance skills, professionally or DIY.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Confident in managing small maintenance purchases.

Responsibilities

• Performing general, day-to-day repairs to keep the school operational.
• Driving and maintaining school vehicles.
• Maintaining the school grounds and garden.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Team-oriented attitude

Health & safety training willingness

Job description

Job Description

£25,040 - £27,848 Excellent benefits. Please note: Hours 10am to 6pm. Part-time 3 days a week (salary will be pro-rata'd). Full-time 5 days a week.

Role Overview: Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You’ll help ensure the school building is a great place for our community. Your responsibilities include:

1. Performing general, day-to-day repairs to keep the school operational.
2. Driving and maintaining school vehicles.
3. Maintaining the school grounds and garden.

You’ll also be a friendly face around the school, with training provided on child safeguarding to boost your confidence. Our school, Hilden Park, is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility catering primarily to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s, and Speech & Communication needs, educating up to 72 children aged 8 to 16.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our community development, ensuring each pupil receives an outstanding educational experience with personalized care.

What We Offer:

• Full induction and on-the-job training.
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits, such as optional life insurance enhancements.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance programs.
• Medical cover for opticians, dentists, and more.
• Access to high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
• Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire.

We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Our ideal candidate will:

• Have some maintenance skills, professionally or DIY.
• Possess a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Be confident in managing small maintenance purchases.
• Be willing to undertake relevant health & safety training.

Interested in joining us? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, requiring an enhanced DBS check (cost covered). We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more details, please see our policies and full job description on our website.