Lead Maintenance Operative in Doncaster

The National Horseracing College (NHC) seeks to employ a Lead Maintenance Operative to join its enthusiastic, vibrant, and hardworking team. As one of only two specialist horse racing colleges in the UK, this third sector provider delivers training for people in both racing and other equine industries. Located in the scenic grounds of a private estate near Doncaster, it achieved Ofsted Grade 2 for overall effectiveness and Grade 1 for both Behaviour and Attitudes, and Personal Development in December 2022.

The Lead Maintenance Operative is an active participant in the work of maintaining the NHC's land, buildings, and physical infrastructure. They are to plan, direct and supervise the efficient and effective use of the Maintenance Team members' time and skills as well as allocated vehicles, plant equipment, and tools to enable the College's on-site activities while complying with college policies and relevant regulations/legislation. They are to establish good communications and working relationships with line management and other NHC Team Leads to ensure the optimal delivery of the College's mission and objectives on-site.

To be selected for this busy and varied role, you must have a proven record of leading teams, and effective communication skills both verbal and in writing. You must either hold a qualification for driving an amenity tractor using trailed implements and a loader or have experience in doing so. You should be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and be able to lead and work as part of a team.

Hours are 41-per week, Monday to Friday, including on-call alternate Saturday mornings for up to 4 hours which would be taken back on Tuesday PM. The salary is £38,800 per annum with a contributory pension scheme. An initial holiday entitlement of 25-days plus Bank Holidays, which increases incrementally, and Life Assurance (2 x salary).

Working for the NHC provides significant benefits compared to regular schools, colleges and other settings. You can progress your career with us. We care about our people, investing in staff development, regularly providing internal CPD training as well as paying for external courses so that we can all develop our skills and careers.

Our students are inspiring to work with. They develop a great deal of resilience, discipline, and maturity through their main course. They spend a lot of time away from screens, with animals and in the fresh air. This leads to a productive, calm, and pleasant learning environment where staff have the chance to make a real difference.

It's a wonderful environment to work in. The NHC is well known for being welcoming and friendly. Staff have a clarity of purpose and a sense of togetherness that shines through and fits the beautiful surroundings of Rossington Hall.

You won't be micromanaged. Our leadership understand that professionals want clear direction, while being trusted to carry out their duties effectively. Working at the NHC provides that feeling you get from the best managers, that you are trusted and supported.

If you would like to visit the college to see for yourself, we would be very happy to accommodate you. The selected applicant will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The College meets equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding children and young people requirements.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 15th of May 2026.