About this role
Maintenance Operative / Caretaker
Take on a varied, hands-on role keeping a busy school site safe, secure and well maintained. You’ll bring practical maintenance or facilities experience, confidence with minor repairs and a sound understanding of health and safety.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Coordinator, Site Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative, Premises Assistant, Estates Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Site Services Officer, Facilities Operative
This role is officially known as a Site Services Officer
SALARY: £26,243 to £29,838 per annum (pay award pending) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, on a three-week shift rotation.
Early: 6:30am–2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6:30am–2pm Friday
Day: 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3:30pm Friday
Late: 10am–6pm Monday to Thursday and 10:30am–6pm Friday. Half-hour unpaid break
JOB OVERVIEW
Make a visible difference every day in a varied role that supports a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker will work within a premises team, balancing planned and reactive site support with security and compliance.
As a Maintenance Operative / Caretaker you’ll work with contractors, staff and suppliers, complete inspections and records, and help keep facilities ready for daily use and lettings.
The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker also supports cleaning, grounds tasks, deliveries, first aid and design technology activities, with access to professional development and career pathways.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Maintenance Operative / Caretaker include:
Site Security and Access: Open and secure buildings and grounds, set and unset alarms, attend out-of-hours alarm activations and arrange emergency security repairs or contractor support where neededMaintenance and Repairs: Complete minor building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, flooring, painting, decorating, fixture, fencing and path repairs within competence, escalating specialist work when requiredHealth and Safety: Check outside spaces and equipment, remove hazards, support emergency procedures and follow site health and safety requirementsContractor Coordination: Liaise with contractors, site management and staff, monitor safe working and satisfactory completion of contractor workCleaning and Grounds: Support cleaning activities, empty external bins, collect recycling, remove graffiti, clear litter, leaves, snow and ice, and undertake minor grounds maintenanceSite Setup and Deliveries: Move and set out furniture and equipment, support lettings and portable facilities, receive and distribute deliveries and maintain stocks of parts and materialsMonitoring and Records: Carry out site inspections and audits, support routine testing, complete reports and forms, and communicate by emailTechnical and First Aid Support: Provide practical design technology support under teacher direction, maintain first aid training and administer first aid as required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and EnglishHands-on maintenance or facilities experienceConfidence undertaking minor repairs across multiple trade areasUnderstanding of site health and safety, compliance and safe workingAbility to use initiative, work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlinesEffective communication and teamwork with staff, contractors, suppliers, students, parents and visitorsBasic IT skills, including email, internet searches and electronic formsAbility to follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriatelyAbility to work flexibly and attend meetings and INSET days as required DESIRABLE
Formal maintenance or trade qualificationFirst aid or site safety trainingExperience in a school or similar environment
BENEFITS
Competitive rates of payProfessional development opportunitiesCareer pathways across the organisationTeacher / Local Authority Pension SchemeOnline retail discountEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFamily-friendly policies to support family and carer commitmentsFlexible Working Arrangements You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15280
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