Maintenance Operative (Late Shift)

Maintenance Operative (Late Shift)

Location: Battersea, London
Hours: 12:00pm – 9:00pm, Monday to Friday (plus enhanced overtime opportunities)
Salary: £35,934 per annum

Red Rock Consultants are working with a prestigious independent school in Battersea that is looking to appoint a skilled Maintenance Operative to join their Estates team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive maintenance professional to play a key role in maintaining a busy and diverse educational estate. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking a wide range of repair, maintenance and minor project works, helping to ensure the school environment remains safe, compliant and well-presented for pupils, staff and visitors.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution and life insurance cover
• Free lunches on site
• Simply Health healthcare plan and wellbeing support
• Local shopping and restaurant discounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate, including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, glazing, brickwork and minor electrical works.
• Plan, cost and complete minor refurbishment and building projects.
• Source materials and manage project costs effectively.
• Inspect buildings and grounds, identifying and resolving maintenance issues.
• Monitor drainage systems, gutters, pumps and general building fabric.
• Monitor mechanical and electrical systems, including heating and cooling systems.
• Assist with the supervision and management of contractors on site.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded using the Helpdesk system.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables, tools and maintenance equipment.
• Support emergency repairs and participate in call-out arrangements where required.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and participate in risk assessments.
• Support site security and Gatehouse operations when required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across all work areas.
• Liaise effectively with staff, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure works are completed efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience within a maintenance, facilities, estates or building services role.
• Broad practical skills including carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering, brickwork and minor electrical works.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and building compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising contractors.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual tasks and working at height when required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Technical qualifications, First Aid certification, Health & Safety qualifications and previous experience within an educational environment would be advantageous but are not essential.

Please apply or contact Emma on (phone number removed) to find out more.