Estates and Maintenance Assistant

Hallfield School is seeking to appoint a skilled Estates & Maintenance Assistant to assist with day to day maintenance and compliance of the School estate. This is an integral role within the Estates team and the successful candidate must be confident to lead and complete projects such as minor alterations and refurbishment tasks. NVQ Level 2 or above in any trade such as carpentry, plastering, plumbing or construction would also be advantageous. In addition, any experience in multi-trade skills would be highly desirable. The role offers a varied day, within a busy environment, covering maintenance, grounds work and compliance checks and testing. It would suit an individual who takes pride in their work, is able to show initiative whilst working supportively and flexibly within a team. Key responsibilities of the Estates & Maintenance Assistant include, but are not limited to: o Carrying out routine maintenance of school facilities in accordance with schedules or in response to break downs including carpentry; plumbing; basic electrical; decorating; drains/gutters. o Assisting the Estates & Maintenance Manager with the running of heating systems. o Carrying out safety checks on all school vehicles. o Assisting with moving furniture and equipment for school events and carry out car park duties as required. o Responding to emergency breakdowns/incidents and provide relief cleaning in emergencies if required. o Undertaking weekly and monthly compliance tests including statutory testing of fire safety systems and equipment tests, water flushing, emergency lighting. o Carrying out audits and checks as requested by the Director of Estates & Facilities. o Driving the School minibus The School Hallfield School is a flourishing co-educational independent day school in the leafy outskirts of Edgbaston. Founded in 1879, Hallfield School offers a stimulating and challenging curriculum for youngsters to enable them to grow, develop and learn in a happy, secure and purposeful environment. We welcome children from three months to thirteen years old to a top-class education within our stunning 22-acre site where success is showcased in the classroom, on the sports fields and in the school hall every single day. The Person The key skills, experience and qualities required to be the Estates & Maintenance Assistant

o Experience of working in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting o Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and principles in a school environment including COSHH o Knowledge of emergency procedures such as fire evacuation o Experience of the building trade with a wide range of skills for example plumbing, basic electrics, plastering and general building work (with a qualification such as City & Guilds and NVQ being advantageous) and willingness to work across all disciplines o Competent with a wide range of tools and machinery relevant to the role o Effective written and verbal communication skills o Strong literacy and numeracy skills with administrative experience for example in stock taking and report writing o Organised and flexible, with a willingness to work unsociable hours if required o A full driving licence is essential

£24,612 - £27,428 per annum dependent on experience, skills and qualifications 40 hrs per week 10:00am - 7:00pm, Monday to Friday (with the need to be flexible to occasionally work outside these hours as required), working all year round with 30 days' annual leave plus paid bank holidays., In return we offer:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Free lunch options for staff all year round
• Generous fee discount for staff children attending the school
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech schemes available
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives
• Long service and big birthday recognition
• Professional development opportunities including generous CPD Policy