School Maintenance Operative – Scunthorpe
£30,000 per year | Full Time – 40 hours
 
Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive School Maintenance Operative to support a wide range of site maintenance and caretaking duties within an educational setting.
 
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a safe, well-maintained environment that supports vulnerable children in their learning and development.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and record regular checks on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, playground equipment, legionella risks, and related compliance areas.
• Carry out a range of maintenance duties as directed, including carpentry, plumbing, and decorating tasks.
• Create and manage a rolling decoration programme, planned and completed during school holiday periods.
• Manage contractors on site during repairs and maintenance works, ensuring safe working practices and quality standards are maintained.
• Carry out general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting and hedge trimming where required.
• Ensure safe pedestrian access at all times, including clearing leaves and moss from paths and entrances, and carrying out gritting and snow clearing during severe weather.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the leadership or estates team.

What We’re Looking For

• City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery Qualification (or equivalent) – Essential
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a multi-skilled maintenance operative – Essential
• Previous experience in a similar role – Essential
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision – Essential
• Organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach – Essential
• Health & Safety knowledge, including CSCS/IOSH/NEBOSH – Desirable

Benefits

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – split a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a Blue Light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee wellbeing app and retail discounts
• Life assurance

School tours are welcomed as part of the interview selection process.
 
Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families.
 
The organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.