Maintenance Operative (Late Shift)
hace 8 días
Wandsworth
Maintenance Operative (Late Shift) Location: Battersea, London Hours: 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Monday to Friday (plus enhanced overtime opportunities) Salary: £35,934 per annum Red Rock Consultants are working with a prestigious independent school in Battersea that is looking to appoint a skilled Maintenance Operative to join their Estates team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive maintenance professional to play a key role in maintaining a busy and diverse educational estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of repair, maintenance and minor project works, helping to ensure the school environment remains safe, compliant and well-presented for pupils, staff and visitors. Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check. Benefits: • 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Up to 14% employer pension contribution and life insurance cover, • Free lunches on site, • Simply Health healthcare plan and wellbeing support, • Local shopping and restaurant discounts Key Responsibilities: • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate, including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, glazing, brickwork and minor electrical works., • Plan, cost and complete minor refurbishment and building projects., • Source materials and manage project costs effectively., • Inspect buildings and grounds, identifying and resolving maintenance issues., • Monitor drainage systems, gutters, pumps and general building fabric., • Monitor mechanical and electrical systems, including heating and cooling systems., • Assist with the supervision and management of contractors on site., • Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded using the Helpdesk system., • Maintain stock levels of consumables, tools and maintenance equipment., • Support emergency repairs and participate in call-out arrangements where required., • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and participate in risk assessments., • Support site security and Gatehouse operations when required., • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across all work areas., • Liaise effectively with staff, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure works are completed efficiently. The Ideal Candidate: • Experience within a maintenance, facilities, estates or building services role., • Broad practical skills including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, brickwork and minor electrical works., • Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and building compliance requirements., • Experience supervising contractors., • Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual tasks and working at height when required., • Full UK driving licence. Technical qualifications, First Aid certification, Health & Safety qualifications and previous experience within an educational environment would be advantageous but are not essential. Please apply or contact Emma on (phone number removed) to find out more