School Maintenance Operative
SITEST_1758207221
Posted: 18/09/2025
- £16.25 - £18 per hour
- Wigan, Greater Manchester
- Contract
Role: School Maintenance Operative
Hours: week one (6am-2pm) week two (11:30am-7:30pm) rotational shift pattern
Duration: Minimum 3 month contract
Pay: £6.25-£18 per hour
Key duties
* Day to day supervision of the school's operational areas, ensuring the buildings and premises are kept to a high standard of cleaning and repair and are safe for all users.
* Following training to undertake legislative compliance tests and inspections i.e., fire alarm, legionella, emergency lighting etc.
* To operate and respond to alarm systems (fire and intruder) where appropriate.
* Act as key holder and carry out security procedures for the building and grounds including the routine and non-routine opening and securing of the premises. Responding to calls outside the normal working hours because of break-ins or security alarm activation. Please note - this service is provided by an outside agency and the post holder will only be called out as a last resort.
* Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distributions.
* To undertake routine maintenance, reporting more serious faults to the Site Manager/ Site Supervisor.
* To undertake weekly and monthly planned maintenance activities.
* To expect and be available for out of school hours phone calls regarding the site and lettings from time to time.
* Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder including painting and decoration, jet washing, replacement of ceiling tiles etc.
* To ensure the maintenance of boundaries, footpaths, roads, flower beds/planters and rights of way within the estate.
* To undertake maintenance, redecoration and refurbishment of grounds and buildings as necessary
* Ensure that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean.
* Set up and remove furniture as required.
* Liaison with contractors on site.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
- You must have legal right to work in the UK.
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Emma Dobson
Managing Consultant