School Maintenance Operative

School Maintenance Operative / Facilities Assistant - Poole

Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days
Start Date: Immediate start available

We are recruiting for a reliable and practical Maintenance Operative / Facilities Assistant to join the established maintenance team at a school based in Poole, Dorset.

This is a varied, hands-on position involving general building maintenance, repairs and facilities support across the school premises.

The successful candidate will work alongside the onsite Facilities Manager, helping to ensure the buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a safe and high standard.

This is a full-time, year-round position, including school holidays, and is initially offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis for the right candidate.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general building maintenance and repairsthroughout the school premises.
• Undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and general handyman duties, within your competence.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, defects and potential hazards.
• Supporting the Facilities Manager with planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with the upkeep of classrooms, communal areas, buildings and external facilities.
• Carrying out routine inspections and general facilities checks.
• Assisting with swimming pool maintenance and monitoring, following appropriate training.
• Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and with minimal disruption to school activities.
• Supporting the wider facilities team with additional maintenance and site-related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a practical approach to maintenance work who is comfortable undertaking a variety of general repairs and facilities duties.

You should have:

• Previous experience in general building maintenance, property repairs or facilities support.
• Good practical DIY and general maintenance skills.
• Confidence using hand tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• The ability to identify and resolve straightforward maintenance issues.
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to manage tasks independently and respond to changing priorities.
• A strong awareness of workplace health and safety.

Previous experience working within a school, education, public sector or similar facilities environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Swimming pool maintenance experience is not required, as appropriate Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) training will be arranged.

Working Hours & Conditions

• 37.5 working hours per week, over 5 days.
• Early Shift:7.30am - 3.30pm.
• Late Shift:11.30am - 7.30pm.
• Rotating early and late shift pattern.
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
• On-call duties every other weekend, with attendance on site potentially required.
• Year-round employment, including all school holiday periods.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• Immediate start available.

Safeguarding Requirements

As this position involves working within a school environment, the successful candidate will be required to complete all appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What's on Offer

• £15.50 per hour.
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Varied building maintenance and facilities responsibilities.
• Swimming pool maintenance training provided.
• Support from an established onsite maintenance team.
• Immediate start available.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your latest CV. Alternatively, please contact Alan for further information.