Multi-Skilled Tradesperson

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a skilled tradesperson with a passion for maintaining high-quality facilities? Do you thrive on variety and take pride in delivering excellent maintenance and compliance support? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

You’ll also assist with compliance tasks, such as PAT and legionella testing, and provide caretaker cover when required.

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in maintenance or trades, with practical knowledge of tools and techniques.
• Detail-Oriented: A strong focus on safety, compliance, and high-quality work.
• Physically Fit: The ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Organised: Strong time-management skills to prioritise tasks effectively and complete them within scheduled hours.
• IT Skills: Competence in using web-based software to log and track tasks.
• Health and Safety Awareness: A good understanding of safety regulations and best practices.

• Experience in a maintenance or trades role.
• Certification in PAT testing (or willingness to undergo training).
• Familiarity with statutory testing (e.g., legionella testing) is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or similar trade.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What the school offers its staff

• Contribute to the upkeep of a safe and inspiring educational environment.
• Enjoy a varied role that offers opportunities for skill development and collaboration.
• Work as part of a supportive team within a thriving organisation.
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Further details about the role

• Compliance and Testing: Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and legionella testing, maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns promptly.
• Trades Expertise: Use your skills in carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, or other trades to carry out repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Maintenance Projects: Assist with larger repairs, refurbishments, and installations as directed by the Facilities and Compliance Manager.
• Caretaker Support: Collaborate with caretakers to complete maintenance and operational duties, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Caretaker Cover: Provide reliable coverage for absent caretakers, maintaining continuity of services across all sites.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Identify and address potential safety risks, ensuring all tasks are performed in line with health and safety regulations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.