Maintenance Operative

4 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom DCA Recruitment Full time

Maintenance Operative

Post: Maintenance Operative

Contract Type :Permanent

**Salary**: £19,000 - £22,000 (dependant on experience)

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Working Weeks: Full Year

Reporting to: Estates Manager

Purpose of the Job

The role of a maintenance operative at Westholme School covers a wide range of tasks including legislative checks, reactive helpdesk requests and weekly planned maintenance duties. The maintenance operative will work with and support the maintenance team under the direction of the Estates Manager. The operative will carry out tasks throughout the site and work with academic staff, support staff and students. It is critical that the maintenance operative is always flexible, professional and diplomatic.

The day-to-day tasking of the maintenance operative will be the responsibility of the Estates Manager, although the operative must be proactive and be able to work unsupervised on occasions.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Crucially, the right individual will be the one willing to learn and make the job their own in a way that ensuring that an efficient and effective service is delivered at all times.

Responsibilities for Maintenance Operative

Carry out general ad hoc maintenance requests as directed.

Carry out weekly planned assigned maintenance duties.

Carry out projects as requested

Monitor waste and cleanliness of the maintenance workshop, cleaning once a week

Carry out manual handling tasks

Assist in weekly fire alarm testing

Assist grounds team on occasions

Assist in construction of access equipment

Collect materials from suppliers as required using the maintenance van

Assist with cover during absences, for minibus routes or other general maintenance roles.

This list is not exhaustive but rather an indication of the main requirements of the role.

Westholme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment please refer to our Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding policies on the website.

Westholme School is committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.



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