Worksop College and Ranby House
Multi-Trade Operative
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Multi-Trade Operative
Maintenance Operative – Worksop College & Ranby House
Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-Time Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14th July 2026
One unifying, welcoming community set across two schools, Worksop College and Ranby House educates children from age two to eighteen. We’re a broad-ability school dedicated to nurturing progress and human flourishing—helping every student realise their best self. Within our exceptional facilities and inspiring environment, the individual and their future matter.
The Role
You will undertake a diverse range of maintenance, repair, refurbishment and construction tasks across our school estate, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. This multi-faceted role demands a flexible, hands-on approach spanning multiple trades.
The successful candidate must strictly comply with our Child Protection Policy, actively promoting and safeguarding pupils’ welfare at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Respond to and complete maintenance requests promptly in a professional manner
- Execute planned and reactive maintenance across all school buildings and facilities
- Diagnose and repair faults in internal and external building fabric
- Report defects, hazards and maintenance issues to the Director of Estates
Multi-Trade Duties
- Painting & decorating, including surface preparation and finishing
- Joinery & carpentry repairs, including doors, windows, locks, furniture and fixtures
- Minor brickwork, plastering and patch repairs
- Basic plumbing (taps, toilets, drainage)
- Minor roofing, flooring and tiling repairs as required
- Assist with refurbishments and construction projects across the estate
- General labouring duties, including material and furniture handling
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Health & Safety
- Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering fully to H&S procedures
- Properly use PPE and check tools before use; remove defective equipment
- Identify and mitigate hazards encountered during tasks
- Ensure all work adheres to relevant legislation and school policies
Estates & Site Support
- Assist with events, functions and room set-ups
- Support the Estates Team with project work and seasonal maintenance programmes
- Organise and maintain workshops and stores in tidy, working order
- Monitor stock levels and report when replenishment is necessary
- Act on emergency maintenance situations as required
Teamwork & Communication
- Collaborate effectively within the Estates Team
- Liaise professionally with staff, contractors, pupils and visitors
- Complete work to agreed timescales and high standards
- Operate independently with initiative, escalating issues appropriately
Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS check (including Barred List) required—offers are conditional on satisfactory child protection screening.
- Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applicants must disclose all convictions/cautions outside standard DBS filtering.
Equal Opportunities
Worksop College is an equal opportunities employer. We appoint on merit, without regard to age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, religion, sexual orientation or any protected characteristic.
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Benefits
- Fee concessions for your children
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free access to gym, sports hall and swimming pool
- Free meals on duty
- Free onsite parking
Desirable Criteria
(Preferred but not essential)
- Trade qualification (e.g., Joinery, Plumbing, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating or Construction)
- Experience in a school, education or public sector environment
- Knowledge of building compliance and statutory maintenance requirements
- IPAF, PASMA or other relevant maintenance qualifications
Essential Criteria
(Non-negotiable)
- Experience in maintenance, facilities or construction
- Practical skills across multiple trades
- Strong understanding of health and safety obligations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving aptitude and keen attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
Alternate/Similar Role Titles
You may also consider:
- Maintenance Operative
- Facilities Operative
- General Maintenance Technician
- Property Maintenance Worker
- Handyperson
- Building Services Operative
- Site Maintenance Operative
- Facilities Maintenance Assistant
APPLY ONLINE ONLY Ref: [execute missing list reference appended] — applications to be submitted via the worksop college careers portal.
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