Maintenance Support

7 days ago


Frome, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.
We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG

Job Title: Maintenance Support

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset

Salary: £23,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Assistant to work as a member of our on-site team to provide a robust maintenance and site management service to the school. Our Facilities Team provides a full maintenance, caretaking and health & safety service. Ideally, you will have a background trade, maintenance, or facilities experience.

Essential skills:
● Ability to implement and adhere to standards and procedures
● Ability to work alone or as part of a team
● A trade or maintenance background
● Resilience with the ability to work under pressure
● Demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality
● Good interpersonal skills
● Driving licence

Desirable Skills:
● Educational maintenance background
● Knowledge of health and safety andor safe working practices
● First aid trained

About us - Wessex Lodge School is growing

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of two sites: Wessex Lodge School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. Both sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.

Our students are aged between 8 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest andor qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
● Life Assurance
● Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
● Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
● A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
● 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
● Cycle to Work Schemes
● Electric Car Purchase Scheme
● Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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