Worksop College and Ranby House
Multi-Trade Operative
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Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
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Contract Type: Permanent
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Friday, 31st July 2026
Worksop College and Ranby House is one community set across two schools, educating children from age two to eighteen. We're a broad-ability school focused on progress and human flourishing, helping every student become the best version of themselves. Set in a stunning environment with exceptional facilities, what matters here is the individual, their aspirations, and their future.
The Role
You'll undertake a wide range of maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and construction tasks across the school estate, keeping buildings safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The role spans multiple trade disciplines and requires a flexible, practical approach. The post holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the School's Child Protection Policy.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and Repairs
- Respond to and complete maintenance requests in a timely, professional manner.
- Undertake planned and reactive maintenance across school buildings and facilities.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to internal and external building fabric.
- Report defects, hazards, and maintenance issues to the Director of Estates.
Multi-Trade Duties
- Painting and decorating, including surface preparation and finishing.
- Joinery and carpentry repairs: doors, windows, locks, furniture, and fixtures.
- Minor brickwork, plastering, and patch repairs.
- Basic plumbing: taps, toilets, and drainage.
- Minor roofing, flooring, and tiling repairs where appropriate.
- Assist with refurbishment and construction projects across the estate.
- General laboring duties, including moving materials and furniture.
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Health and Safety
- Maintain a safe, clean working environment and comply with all H&S procedures.
- Use PPE correctly; check tools before use and remove defective equipment.
- Identify and make safe any hazards encountered during work.
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with relevant legislation and school policies.
Estates and Site Support
- Assist with events, functions, and room set-ups.
- Support the Estates Team with project work and seasonal maintenance programmes.
- Maintain workshops and stores in a clean, organized condition.
- Monitor stock levels and report when replenishment is needed.
- Assist with emergency maintenance situations as required.
Teamwork and Communication
- Work collaboratively within the Estates Team.
- Liaise professionally with staff, contractors, pupils, and visitors.
- Complete work to agreed timescales and high standards.
- Work independently using initiative, escalating where appropriate.
Safeguarding
This post requires an enhanced DBS check, including Barred List. All offers are conditional on satisfactory child protection screening. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all convictions and cautions not protected under DBS filtering rules.
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Equal Opportunities
Worksop College is an equal opportunities employer. We appoint on merit and ability, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Benefits
- Fee concessions for your children.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Access to gym, sports hall, and swimming pool.
- Free meals when on duty.
- Free onsite parking.
Desirable Criteria
- 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
- Experience in a maintenance, facilities, or construction environment.
- Practical skills across multiple trades.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Full UK driving license.
You may have experience of the following: Maintenance Operative, Facilities Operative, Building Operative, General Maintenance Technician, Estates Operative, Property Maintenance Worker, Handyperson, Building Services Operative, Site Maintenance Operative, Facilities Maintenance Assistant
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