GENERAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

  • Job Reference: 00005577-1
  • Date Posted: 12 April 2024
  • Recruiter: Shrewsbury School
  • Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Construction & Building Services, Engineering
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

GENERAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks

We wish to appoint a General Maintenance Operative to join an established team in providing first line and general site support services to the Works Department Trades and the School as a whole.

We are looking for a flexible individual who has the required basic skills and the right personality to get the job done.  Essentially, you must have previous experience of supporting building trades, DIY skills, together with the ability to complete arduous tasks.  You must hold a full driving licence, with D1 entitlement, with experience of basic vehicle maintenance as you will be required to undertake first line assistance with the School Vehicle Fleet.  Other duties will include preventative maintenance works, Portable Appliance Testing (training will be provided, if required), recycling, collecting and delivering materials, furniture and other general portering tasks.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, and Saturday mornings on a rotational basis.  Please see the recruitment pack for further details on the rota.

We offer a competitive salary up to £24,287 per annum, plus generous benefits to include pension, life insurance, free school lunch when kitchens are operational, free car parking and free use of the library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and squash courts.

A full application pack, including job description and application form, can be obtained from https://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies, alternatively please call 01743 280834 or email recruitment@shrewsbury.org.uk.

Closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 29 April 2024

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2024

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.