Maintenance Assistant in Horley

Locations: Smallfield and Effingham, Surrey

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,100 - £28,891 dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday - to include 3pm – 8pm – Additional 3 hours per day candidate choice

We’re currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant to join our team across our sites in Surrey. You will be working from Redehall School in Smallfield and Poppyfield School in Effingham. You will be responsible for ensuring that all matters relating to the continuous operation, grounds and equipment are maintained in such a way that ensures a high quality site service is provided at all times thus ensuring the safeguarding, health, safety and general well-being of all those accessing the site. You will be working with the premises manager you will also contribute to the development of the services through site expansion projects and integrating new/developed buildings.

Our students range from 6 – 16 years old across the sites with difficulties with communication and social interaction, typically associated with Autism. Redehall School and Poppyfield School share the same Principal, but all other staff are separate, although the sites operate separately, students and staff do cross between sites.

What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

• You want to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families.
• You want to work with an inspiring student population.
• You enjoy working as part of a collaborative and committed multi-disciplinary team.
• You have a strong commitment to student and staff well-being and want to work in an organisation with the same strong values.
• You want to work within an organisation that supports, develops and invests in their staff.

Key Duties:

• Deliver all activities with an energy efficient approach and ethos.
• Respond to and resolve Ad hoc maintenance requests via online ticketing software.
• Organise and carry out the collection and movement of furniture and equipment as directed.
• Ensure all fire and safety equipment and systems are functional and that safety awareness is promoted.
• Ensure all relevant procedures and checks are completed in accordance with policy.
• Support the Annual Fire Risk Assessment process.
• Ensure all appropriate fire procedure communication for all visitors to site and ensure that all contractors are briefed in detail of requirements to avoid fire risks.
• Carry out monthly vehicle check audits and report any concerns.
• Ensure the safe storage of tools and equipment and help to maintain the equipment register.
• Ensure the safe storage of materials, paints etc. in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Attend your place of work reliably and punctually and maintain a good corporate image.
• Play a full part in building good relationships with other staff, students and stakeholders.
• Carry out regular planned maintenance inspection on services, utilities and the building fabric throughout the school. Report findings and take necessary actions.
• Carry out any additional tasks and responsibilities instructed by the Premises Manager as and when required.
• Maintain the school grounds to an acceptable level.
• Ensure all school buildings are fit for purpose and maintained well to provide a suitable education environment for the pupils.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the schools when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of users with complex needs is essential.
• Understands and can apply Legislation and Regulations relating to all aspects of site management e.g. to fire, health and safety, Legionella, asbestos, security, COSHH and Safeguarding (within a college/ school environment preferred).
• Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance and grounds maintenance and to effectively delegate and monitor work of others.
• Computer literacy skills essential due to the utilisation of the internal CAFM system.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations. Health and Safety qualification desirable.
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels of technical knowledge.
• Enthusiastic and pro-active, keen to be involved.
• General maintenance knowledge preferably with a qualification in electrics / plumbing. Alternatively, a construction trade.
• Customer service and problem solving approach.

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

• Grow with Us – Training & Development: Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
• Save Money on Everyday Essentials: With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more.
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.
• Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed.
• Competitive Pay & Reward: We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension, Life Assurance.
• 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household: Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
• UK Health Cash Plan: Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7), Online tools and resources.
• Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply)

How to Apply:

For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Safeguarding Statement: Redehall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.