Maintenance Assistant
Hampshire, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,619 – GBP 31,613 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- The employer welcomes applications from all community sectors and encourages individuals who share a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and online background search.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
As a Maintenance Assistant at Queensmead House School, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school premises remain well-maintained and welcoming for our young people. Your duties will include performing daily repairs, maintaining school vehicles, and keeping the grounds and gardens tidy. You will often interact with students, so training in child safeguarding will be provided to support you in this responsibility.
Working Environment
Queensmead House School is based at a historic location overlooking Windsor Castle, providing a rich and inspiring setting. It is a specialist independent day school offering education across primary and secondary levels for pupils with complex needs, communication challenges, and behavioral difficulties. The school has been rated Good by Ofsted.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range from £28,619 to £31,613 with excellent benefits
- Thorough induction and ongoing on-the-job training
- Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays
- Flexible benefits package allowing adjustments to options such as life insurance
- Comprehensive wellbeing resources including employee assistance programs
- Medical cover to reclaim certain healthcare costs like optician or dental appointments
- Access to numerous retail discounts
- Work within well-equipped, attractive facilities
- Referral program offering a £1,000 bonus for recommending friends
Skills and Experience Required
- Experience or skills in general maintenance, either professional or as a DIY enthusiast
- Competence in carpentry tasks
- Knowledge and practical experience with fire door upkeep and maintenance
- Familiarity with lock fitting and repair work
- Decorating skills
- A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to assist team members
- Confidence in managing small purchases of maintenance equipment independently
- Openness to undertaking Health & Safety and related training courses
Additional Information
The employer fosters an inclusive culture celebrating diversity, aiming to reflect the backgrounds of its young people within staff teams. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding, with an enhanced DBS check and an online background screening conducted at no cost to applicants. The employer is an equal opportunity organization encouraging applications from all community sectors.