Job Title: Maintenance Assistant – The Mulberry Bush
Location: Oxford
Salary: £23,973 – £25,404 per year
Job type: Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week).
The Role:
If you are a hardworking and dedicated Maintenance Assistant that can act as part of the team providing a first fix/general maintenance response to the buildings and grounds that form the Mulberry Bush school and other Mulberry Bush buildings, we’re looking for you!
Here at The Mulberry Bush, our work transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services. Since 1948 we have been helping traumatised children and those around them through the creation of therapeutic environments within which children can build healthy relationships, discover the benefits of education and start to rebuild their lives.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
General maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Manager within training and competency. This may include but not be limited to:
- Repairs to paintwork including full room decoration.
- Assist with space management tasks such as furniture moves.
- Liaise with and escort sub-contractors delivering specific services to support the site buildings (including but not limited to): Water, Utilities, Fire safety.
- Weekly and monthly checks of fire alarms, fire doors and systems at the Burrow, Coach house, Linden house & the Mulberry Bush school.
- Utilities Monitoring: Checking and recording monthly utilities records.
- Monitor serviceability of The Mulberry Bush assets and make recommendations for repair/replacement of assets as necessary.
- Drive the company vehicle when required in support of daily tasking.
- Maintenance of the School fleet of vehicles including but not limited to cleaning (inside & out), checking oil, water, screen wash & tyre pressures.
- Fixing & installing noticeboards, shelves, signs etc.
- Checking, repairing & installing/assembling furniture, desk, chairs, cupboards etc.
- Servicing & repairing external furniture.
- General equipment repairs/servicing.
- Assist with Grounds maintenance including cutting/strimming grass, pruning hedges, fence repairs/replacement & use of the pressure washer.
- Provide and other reasonable support to the maintenance team in the delivery of their duties.
- Adopt, embrace, and demonstrate the organisations values and behaviours.
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience of working in a maintenance environment.
- Previous experience of practical maintenance service delivery.
- Ability to use hand tools safely and competently – drill, sander, strimmer, mower, leaf blower.
- Professional appearance and approach to work.
- Proactive team player with excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
- No known impediment to security clearance.
- Full driving licence.
- Physically fit to deliver routine maintenance activities.
Desirable Skills:
- Competency in several of the following would be advantageous:
- Carpentry
- Painting and Decorating
- Bricklaying
- Roofing
- Plumbing
- Plastering/Glazing
- Up to date with Health and Safety legislation around the role.
- Manging and working with contractors.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Contributory BHFS Health Cash Plan
- Discounted Better Leisure Gym Membership
- Tech Scheme, Cycle to Work and Childcare Vouchers
Additional Information:
The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undertake a criminal background check by the DBS.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; School Caretaker, Groundskeeper, Facilities Management, Repairs Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Coordinator, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, Estates Management may also be considered for this role.
