Overview and Responsibilities Location:Berkeley, GloucestershireSalary: £, - £,.Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.Hours: hours per weekAurora Severnside is a bespoke school for - year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing.We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos.The main purpose of the role:Your role will be to assist in the overall maintenance of the site by ensuring that all the buildings and grounds are kept in good order.With a strong emphasis on Health & Safety; you'll be expected to ensure that the building and grounds are continually fit for purpose for students and staff to enable them to fulfil their rolesThe role will cover a wide variety of maintenance duties such as carrying out general maintenance and repairs to the building, as well as planned maintenance and project work.
The successful candidate must also be confident in the use of IT as some of the work involved requires the use of computers.This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the school.Key duties:Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach.Conduct regular inspections and ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the main school and associated school buildings.Keep a record of all the day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions.Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager.Carry out regular planned maintenance inspection on services, utilities and the building fabric throughout the School, report findings and take necessary actions.
Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site.Promote and maximise the security of the premisesDuties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Skills and Qualifications Successful candidate qualities:Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essentialMulti-Skilled tradespersonGeneral maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing.Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations Understanding of hot & cold water systems Knowledge of good working trade practices.Requirements of the role:The role will require some lone working; travel; physical work and the ability to driveThe role will require independent working and the ability to work using your own initiative The role may require emergency call outs; recompensed in agreement with School Business Manager Benefits and Additional Information What's on offer?Full training and continued supportOpportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme Health cash back planCar lease schemeBike to work scheme Perk boxFree parkingEmployee Assistance ProgramFor more information on this position please contact /