Maintenance Worker

The Witherslack Group

Maintenance Worker

Salary Not Specified

The Witherslack Group, St Johns, Wakefield

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 00af74f189a14fdeb537e52758d68c18

Full Job Description

Being a maintenance supervisor in our school means being part of something big. You'll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people., You'll supervise a skilled team to carry out maintenance and general repairs, together, you'll fix problems and keep school grounds neat and tidy. You'll make sure the school meets Health & Safety regulations, undertake safety inspections and keep up to date with any issues. As Supervisor, you'll liaise with the Regional Property Manager and support the Head Teacher at the school.

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:

  • Have experience managing a site

  • Maintenance skills either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast

  • Support a team of maintenance workers and contractors

  • Have a 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

  • Know how to apply Health & Safety regulations

  • Be willing to start the day early (8am)

    We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

  • Training: A full induction and on the job training

  • Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays

  • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here

  • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

  • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

  • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here

  • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time