Job Title: Handyperson / Porter
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Salary: £17,357 – £20,151 per annum (depending on experience)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent – Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Closing Date: Monday 29th March 2021
The School is a delightful independent standalone prep school for boys and girls aged 2 ½ to 13 set in 260 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside. The school has a proud record of feeding many of the top day and boarding schools in the South East, with a large proportion of leaving students achieving scholarships and awards.
They are now seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional Maintenance Assistant.
Main Purpose of role:
Your role will be to maintain the educational facilities of the school in a good general state of repair, ensuring that grounds and premises are clean, safe and welcoming. This includes a wide range of duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Minibus driving for morning school run as required
- General repairs to fixtures & fitting and minor redecoration
- Maintenance of the school grounds
- Setting up for school events etc.
- Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of educational areas
- Statutory compliance checks as directed
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a full driving licence with category B entitlement
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Be dedicated, hardworking and proud of their work
- Be a team player who is friendly and professional with the ability to relate well to children and adults
- Be responsible, flexible and reliable with an understanding of health & safety issues
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of their staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the update service.
Please click on the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the School’s careers page to complete your application.
NOTE: You will only be considered for this role if the application form is completed.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Trades Person, Caretaker, Multi Trade, Maintenance Operative, Handyman, School Caretaker, Trades, Grounds keeper, Maintenance Technician may also be considered for this role.
