Maintenance Operative

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Post:Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to:Estates/Facilities Manager

Purpose of the Job

The role of a maintenance operative at Westholme School covers a wide range of tasks including legislative checks, reactive helpdesk requests and weekly planned maintenance duties. The maintenance operative will work with and support the maintenance team under the direction of the Estates/Facilities Manager. The operative will carry out tasks throughout the site and work with academic staff, support staff and students. It is critical that the maintenance operative is always flexible, professional and diplomatic.

The day to day tasking of the maintenance operative will be the responsibility of the Estates/Facilities Manager, although the operative must be proactive and be able to work unsupervised on occasions.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. The application should have at least one certification in a trade with carpentry skills.

Crucially, the right individual will be the one willing to learn and make the job his/her own in a way that ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out general ad hoc maintenance requests as directed.
• Carry out weekly planned assigned maintenance duties.
• Carry out projects as requested
• Monitor waste and cleanliness of the maintenance workshop, cleaning once a week
• Carry out manual handling tasks
• Assist in weekly fire alarm testing
• Assist grounds team on occasions
• Assist in construction of access equipment
• Collect materials from suppliers as required using the maintenance van
• Assist with cover during absences, for mini bus routes or other general maintenance roles.

This list is not exhaustive but rather an indication of the main requirements of the role.

Person Specification

Maintenance Operative

Requirements (based on the job description) Essential (E) or desirable (D)

To be identified by: application form (A), interview (I)

Qualifications

IOSH Safety - D

The application should have at least one certification in a trade or an equivalent qualification - E

Experience/Knowledge/skills/abilities

Experience of a wide range of works, including building, repairs, maintenance, installation and refurbishment and fire safety related tasks - D

Strong communications skills - E

Strong customer service skills - E

Have a building industry trade - E

Be proactive, eager and responsive - E

Computer literate - E

Able to work flexible hours - E

Be prepared to undertake relevant Health and Safety training - E

Physically fit - E

Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines - E

Have a UK driving licence - E

Category D1 on the Driving Licence - D

Experience of working in a large organisation or education facility - D

Other

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people - E

Commitment to equality and diversity - E

Commitment to health and safety - E

Willingness to work occasionally outside of contracted hours - E

Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment – please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.

Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location