Maintenance Operative (Late Shift)

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed