Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Operative

My client an independent secondary school in Battersea, London is seeking a skilled Carpentry / Plumbing bias Maintenance Operative to join the team.

Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance tasks, ensuring the safety and functionality of our facilities, and addressing any repair needs promptly.

If you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, such as changing filters and lubricating machinery.
• Respond promptly to repair requests and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure a safe and well-functioning environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertake repair and maintenance activities across the school estate as directed by the Facilities Manager, including carpentry, carpet laying, brickwork and plastering, glazing, minor electrical works /lighting, plumbing and decorating works.
2. To plan, cost and undertake minor building and refurbishment works to a high standard.
3. To source all materials establishing best price and total project cost.       
4. To monitor, make-good and report as appropriate any items of damage or disrepair around the School.
5. Inform the Deputy Estates Director promptly of any safety or maintenance issues arising.
6. Monitor building fabric including drainage, gutters, sumps, pumps on a weekly basis and following severe weather.     
7. Monitor all M&E (mechanical and electrical) systems, including and heating and cooling.  
8. Assess and submit to the Deputy Estates Director at the end of each term any critical repairs which need to be completed out of term time.    
9. Maintain stocks of high turnover consumables and equipment associated with the role and maintain in a safe and tidy manner. Arrange orders with approved suppliers as required. 
10. Be available for emergency repairs and call-outs as appropriate.
11. Adhere to all aspects of Health and Safety regulations (including heating, safety, fire precautions and site cleanliness) and report any hazards promptly. Participate in risk assessments and implement procedures to reduce risk.
12. To record and update all works on the Helpdesk system and other associated manual records. Record status at all times to Estates team and stakeholders.
13. Work directly and effectively with all stakeholders updating the Deputy Estates Director accordingly.
14. Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times
15. Support the Estates team as required.
16. To update the Deputy Estates Director on a weekly basis. Raising any issues which require support, update on pending or works in progress, confirmation all records and tasks planned for the week are complete and agreeing planned work for the following week.    

Requirements:

• Proven experience in maintenance (plumbing and carpentry bias as opposed to Fabric Maintenance) or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Salary £30'772 - 35'000

Working Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm with 1 hour for lunch

Great benefits that include 33 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% Non-contribution pension