Maintenance Assistant who is a physically fit, enthusiastic and hardworking handyperson with the ability to use initiative and problem-solve is required for a School based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.
Training Provided - Specific trade strengths in any area having worked as a facilities assistant, decorator, carpenter, joiner, plumber, caretaker etc would be an advantage but is not essential as suitable training will be provided for the right candidate
SALARY: £25,628 per annum (Actual) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (all year round)
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 6.00am - 2.00pm, 52 weeks per year
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Maintenance Assistantwho is a physically fit, enthusiastic and hardworking handyperson with the ability to use initiative and problem-solve.
Working as Maintenance Assistant you will work under the day-to-day direction of the Trusts Maintenance Manager carrying out minor planned general/fabric maintenance and operational tasks as well as PPM's and general reactive tasks across the various school buildings, including the Leisure Centre.
As the Maintenance Assistant you will work with the Maintenance Manager ensuring general repairs and maintenance are carried out. You will need to be able to use your initiative and problem solve whilst ensuring that health and safety regulations are adhered to. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team.
Suitable training will be given, as and when required, to achieve competency and the ability to complete the following tasks (not an inclusive list):
- Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm call point tests / water temperature checks, shower spray head clean and chlorination etc.)
- Minor building fabric repairs
- Minor decorating tasks
- Minor plumbing tasks / repairs
- Minor Joinery tasks / repairs
- Minor general ad-hoc tasks
Lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries also form an important part of the job.
Full health and safety training will be provided
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
As the School Maintenance Assistant you will be able to:
- Show trade strengths in any area having worked as a facilities assistant, decorator, carpenter, joiner, plumber, caretaker etc would be an advantage but is not essential
- Show initiative, problem-solve, be proactive
- Have good organisational and time management skills
- Be a team player and be a member of the school community
- Be able to work in a flexible manner to support the needs of the school
- Undertake a range of repairs and maintenance tasks
- Ensure that a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is maintained
BENEFITS
- Friendly and sociable colleagues
- Free on-site car park
- Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
- Enrolment in one of the UK's Largest public sector pension schemes
- A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
- Good transport links
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P12406
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