ACS International Schools is looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our team at our Cobham campus. This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining our school environment, ensuring our buildings and facilities remain safe, welcoming and fit for purpose for our students, staff and wider community.
Are you a practical, hands-on maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, well-maintained and looking their best? Then we’d love to hear from you.
Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you will provide a flexible and responsive maintenance service, carrying out a variety of tasks across our campus. If you enjoy problem-solving, working as part of a team and delivering high-quality workmanship, ACS could offer you the perfect opportunity!
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will undertake a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, helping to ensure that our campus buildings, fixtures and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out a variety of maintenance tasks, including decorating, carpentry, lock repairs, basic plumbing, tiling and replacing fixtures and fittings.
- Identifying defects around the campus and taking appropriate action to repair or report them.
- Using an iPad to manage work orders through our Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system. Full training will be provided.
- Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high standard.
- Monitoring tools and personal protective equipment to ensure they remain safe and in good working order.
- Coordinating with the Maintenance Manager to ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.
- Undertaking routine compliance checks, including fire alarm and emergency lighting testing, in line with agreed schedules, procedures and training.
- Recording test results and promptly reporting any faults or concerns.
- Following ACS health and safety policies, risk assessments and relevant procedures.
- Supporting external contractors on site as required.
- Providing assistance in the event of emergencies outside normal working hours, as required.
About You
You will be a reliable, resourceful and practical individual with a broad range of maintenance skills and a commitment to delivering excellent work. You will be comfortable managing tasks independently while also working collaboratively with colleagues across the campus.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A relevant trade qualification or at least five years' experience in building maintenance
- Practical knowledge and experience of general building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, tiling, decorating and mechanical maintenance
- Part P electrical qualification, or a willingness to undertake the relevant Level 3 City & Guilds qualification
- A good understanding of health and safety, including COSHH and manual handling
- Strong communication, listening and teamwork skills
- A positive, flexible approach and the ability to respond effectively during busy periods
- A full, valid UK driving licence.
You will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check as part of our safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
Why Join ACS International Schools?
At ACS, our campus environment plays an important part in creating a positive experience for our students, colleagues and visitors. As part of our Facilities and Maintenance team, you will make a tangible contribution to the day-to-day running of the school and help us maintain a safe, welcoming and well-presented campus.
You will join a team where practical skills, reliability and a collaborative approach are valued.
Role details
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Location: ACS Cobham, KT11 1BL
Benefits: PMI (optional, taxable), matched pension, life assurance, income protection, EAP, discounted dining, free parking, use of sports facilities for a small fee, cycle to work scheme.
Interested in joining our team?
If you have the skills, experience and practical approach we are looking for, we welcome your application to join ACS International Schools at our Cobham campus.
Safeguarding
ACS International Schools is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and helps us fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list check, satisfactory references, prohibition checks and overseas checks where applicable. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
Maintenance Operative in Cobham employer: ACS International Schools
ACS International Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment at our Hillingdon campus. With a focus on professional development, teachers enjoy manageable class sizes and a maximum of 21 teaching hours per week, allowing for meaningful engagement with students. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, combined with outstanding facilities and proximity to London, makes ACS a rewarding place to grow your career in education.
