Estates & Maintenance Operative

Job description

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Estates & Maintenance Operative – January 2027

Hallfield School, Edgbaston, Birmingham

£27,705 - £29,525 per annum dependent on experience, skills and qualifications

Work Patterns: 08:00 - 5:00pm or 06:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (with the need to be flexible to occasionally work outside these hours as required)

The Role

Hallfield School is seeking to appoint a skilled Estates & Maintenance Operative 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 follow instructions and work both independently and collaboratively to 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 Operative include, but are not limited to:

· 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.

· Assisting with the running of heating systems.

· Carrying out safety checks on all school vehicles.

· Assisting with moving furniture and equipment for school events and carry out car park duties as required.

· Responding to emergency breakdowns/incidents

· Undertaking weekly and monthly compliance tests including statutory testing of fire safety systems and equipment tests, water flushing, emergency lighting.

· Carrying out audits and checks as requested by the Director of Estates & Facilities.

· 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.

The Person

The key skills, experience and qualities required to be the Estates & Maintenance Operative:

· Experience of working in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting

· Understanding of Health & Safety requirements and principles in a school environment, including the requirement for additional risk assessments required when working around children

· Knowledge of emergency procedures such as fire evacuation

· Maintenance experience with a wide range of skills for example plumbing, basic electrics, plastering and general building work.

· Competent with a wide range of tools and machinery relevant to the role

· Positive and helpful manner, with effective verbal communication skills

· Organised and flexible, with a willingness to work unsociable hours if required

· A full driving licence (with no more than 6 points) and eligibility to the School minibus is essential

In return we offer:

• Employer contributing group pension scheme

• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)

• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)

• Free parking

• Complimentary staff lunch

• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school (20% in nursery), pro rated for part time staff

• Staff benefits platform with salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts and free will writing service

• Annual flu vaccines

• Uniform provided

• Long service recognition

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling

• Onsite Mental Health Champions

• Supportive CPD (training) policy

Application Process

To apply please click here, ensuring you have provided as much detail as possible.

Closing Date: 10:00 am Monday 30th November 2026. The post may close earlier if we have a high number of applicants apply so we advise applying early. Interviews to take place as soon as possible.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children.

These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marital status /civil partnership.