Maintenance Operative - based in Rugby, Warwickshire
£22,737 - £23,500
DiSRUPT Agency are partnering with a fantastic organisation that provide inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.
The Maintenance Operative is responsible for ensuring that the school premises and grounds are maintained, repaired and developed to a high standard and creating a safe environment and to contribute to the ethos of the school by developing and maintaining positive relationships with staff, pupils and visitors.
Please be aware this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
General Duties
- Undertake internal and external general repairs
- Identify potential maintenance needs and reporting to the site supervisor for consideration
- To support with the maintenance and develop school grounds and gardens
- To support the routine safety checks and maintenance of school vehicles, highlighting any issues to site supervisor.
- Be aware of the Health and Safety implications of the role performed and adhere to any requirements of the Group / School Health & Safety Policy
- Building effective relationships with colleagues at the school, pupils and visitor.
- To be able to accurately record completed work
- To ensure the safe use of equipment and that it is fully maintained and fit for purpose
- Being aware of cost implications and ensuring the most effective and efficient fix
- Take part in and /or provide relevant training
- Follow all company policy and procedures
Person Specification
- Working in a practical role (eg, painter decorator, with vehicles maintenance or building trade)
- Functional English and Maths qualification or equivalent (or above)
- Working knowledge of health and safety processes, regulations and responsibilities in maintenance areas
- Proactively identify maintenance needs before they become a risk
- Contribute fully to team working
- Act respectfully and professionally
- Dependability and good organisational skills
- Ability to supervise third party contractors when onsite (example plumbers)
- To be prepared to react to urgent tasks at short notice in support of the school.
- Held Full UK Driving Licence for a minimum 12 months