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Estates Maintenance Officer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 25,500 - 27,990 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Location: Reading
 Salary: £25,525 - £27,992 per annum
 Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Start Date: ASAP

Are you practical, proactive and take pride in keeping buildings and grounds safe, clean and well maintained?

Our client is recruiting for an Estates Team Member to join a well-established and highly regarded independent school. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive Estates team, helping to maintain an outstanding learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

No two days are the same in this varied, hands-on role. From carrying out repairs and maintenance to supporting school events and ensuring the site is safe and secure, you'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the school.

The Role

As part of the Estates team, your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across the school site
Maintaining fixtures, fittings, lighting and external areas
Ensuring the school remains safe, secure, clean and well presented
Opening and locking the school buildings as required
Setting up classrooms, halls and facilities for school events and activities
Supporting with swimming pool water testing and monitoring (training provided where required)
Completing general porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment
Assisting with grounds maintenance, including leaf clearance, play area upkeep and external cleaning
Driving the school's minibuses and other estates vehicles when required
Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) following online training
Supporting the wider Estates team with additional maintenance tasks across the school campusShift Pattern

The role operates on a three-week rotating shift pattern:

Early: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm
Day: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Late: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-7:00pmOccasional evening and weekend work will be required to support school events such as Open Days and other key activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical work, has a positive attitude and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

You'll ideally have:

Previous maintenance, caretaking, facilities or estates experience (school experience is advantageous but not essential)
Good DIY and practical maintenance skills
A proactive, reliable and hardworking approach
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
The ability to carry out manual work, including lifting and working at height where appropriate
Confidence working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Excellent attention to detail, particularly around health and safety
A full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
Safeguarding training will be provided, and all appointments will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks.What's on Offer?

Permanent, full-time position
Competitive salary of £25,525-£27,992, depending on experience
Generous employer pension contribution of 8.35% after three months' service
Supportive and welcoming team environment
Varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same
Opportunity to work within a beautiful and well-maintained educational setting
Ongoing training and development, including PAT testing qualification 

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your practical skills can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you

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