Maintenance Operative / Caretaker
Take on a varied, hands-on role keeping a busy school site safe, secure and well maintained. You’ll bring practical maintenance or facilities experience, confidence with minor repairs and a sound understanding of health and safety.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Coordinator, Site Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative, Premises Assistant, Estates Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Site Services Officer, Facilities Operative
This role is officially known as a Site Services Officer
SALARY: £26,243 to £29,838 per annum (pay award pending) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, on a three-week shift rotation.
Early: 6:30am–2:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6:30am–2pm Friday
Day: 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3:30pm Friday
Late: 10am–6pm Monday to Thursday and 10:30am–6pm Friday. Half-hour unpaid break
JOB OVERVIEW
Make a visible difference every day in a varied role that supports a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker will work within a premises team, balancing planned and reactive site support with security and compliance.
As a Maintenance Operative / Caretaker you’ll work with contractors, staff and suppliers, complete inspections and records, and help keep facilities ready for daily use and lettings.
The Maintenance Operative / Caretaker also supports cleaning, grounds tasks, deliveries, first aid and design technology activities, with access to professional development and career pathways.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Maintenance Operative / Caretaker include:
- Site Security and Access: Open and secure buildings and grounds, set and unset alarms, attend out-of-hours alarm activations and arrange emergency security repairs or contractor support where needed
- Maintenance and Repairs: Complete minor building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, flooring, painting, decorating, fixture, fencing and path repairs within competence, escalating specialist work when required
- Health and Safety: Check outside spaces and equipment, remove hazards, support emergency procedures and follow site health and safety requirements
- Contractor Coordination: Liaise with contractors, site management and staff, monitor safe working and satisfactory completion of contractor work
- Cleaning and Grounds: Support cleaning activities, empty external bins, collect recycling, remove graffiti, clear litter, leaves, snow and ice, and undertake minor grounds maintenance
- Site Setup and Deliveries: Move and set out furniture and equipment, support lettings and portable facilities, receive and distribute deliveries and maintain stocks of parts and materials
- Monitoring and Records: Carry out site inspections and audits, support routine testing, complete reports and forms, and communicate by email
- Technical and First Aid Support: Provide practical design technology support under teacher direction, maintain first aid training and administer first aid as required
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Hands-on maintenance or facilities experience
- Confidence undertaking minor repairs across multiple trade areas
- Understanding of site health and safety, compliance and safe working
- Ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Effective communication and teamwork with staff, contractors, suppliers, students, parents and visitors
- Basic IT skills, including email, internet searches and electronic forms
- Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately
- Ability to work flexibly and attend meetings and INSET days as required
DESIRABLE
- Formal maintenance or trade qualification
- First aid or site safety training
- Experience in a school or similar environment
BENEFITS
- Competitive rates of pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Career pathways across the organisation
- Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Online retail discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies to support family and carer commitments
- Flexible Working Arrangements
You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check
JOB REF: AWDO-P15280
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Maintenance Operative / Caretaker (AWDO-P15280) in Hinckley) employer: AWD Online
Join a dynamic and supportive team within a large education organisation that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With a strong focus on shaping the people strategy, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact across North Somerset and Bristol.
