MOBILE MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
To commence as soon as possible
We are seeking a professional, responsive and effective person to provide skilled technical support in the upkeep and safe operation of the College’s Estate.
The post-holder is expected to provide a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for systems, plant and equipment in all buildings and grounds occupied and operated by the College. As a skilled maintenance tradesperson, you will be expected to work on your own initiative within your relevant trade area – plumbing, carpentry or electrical and as a generic tradesperson across other trades as and when required. You will be expected to work with semi-skilled trades, Facilities Assistants and Grounds staff when appropriate.
Objectives and purpose of the post:
- The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the system, plant and equipment forming the College’s estate. To undertake specific diagnostic, maintenance and repair tasks across a wide range of interconnected plant and equipment and building fabric.
- The post holder will be working to established procedures, good practice, organizational and broad occupation policies. Often working to measured standards and procedures which may require additional specific training.
- A key element of the post is generic work. The post-holder will have a registered trade (e.g. electrical, mechanical, plumbing, H&V or carpentry) this may be by appropriate qualification, full apprenticeship or in some circumstances experience. However, he/she will be asked to work outside of this trade from time to time. Full training will be given, and the post holder will not be asked to work outside his/her competencies.
- Other key elements of the post is cross-departmental working. The post is based within the facilities team, however, from time to time and depending upon work priorities the post holder may be asked to work within another department. Full training will be given, and the post holder will not be asked to work outside his/her competencies.
Responsibilities
- Support other members of the school by driving the Estate Van for collections and deliveries around the site.
- Undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation, and manufacturers’ manuals and procedures; to comply with College Health and Safety Procedures on any work undertaken.
- Undertake diagnostic and fault-finding work.
- Carry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications as appropriate;
- Assist in the setting out of new work; identify materials for ordering and collection using relevant tools and equipment, without supervision.
- Facilitate the set-up of assemblies, exam rooms, parents’ evenings and other school events as requested.
- Unlocking and locking and securing of School buildings.
- Accompanying members of the Bursary staff to the bank.
- Sorting and distribution of the incoming mail and taking the outgoing mail to the
- sorting office.
- Collection and distribution of all laundry to and from the Houses.
- Putting out the refuse bins on collection day.
- Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties (including working outside your trade area).
- Supervision of the car park at busy times.
- Use and be competent in the use of all relevant hand and power tools, measuring instruments and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works;
- Plan and carry out maintenance work on systems, plant, equipment and buildings and demonstrate satisfactory operation on completion.
- With appropriate training, act as the responsible person for the school swimming pool, carrying out routine operational checks, monitoring water quality, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and arranging or reporting any maintenance issues as required.
- Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigating services which may be required for new equipment and in the carrying out of minor installation improvement works.
- Carry out site-based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager e.g. hazard notices.
- Prepare plant and equipment for independent insurance inspection for compliance with Statutory Regulations.
- To have an understanding of the skills of other trades, and with suitable training, be able to perform a wide range of tasks of those trades.
- On occasions, work with and oversee the work of service contractors.
- Liaise with the College’s Site Services Manager / Site Services Supervisor, regarding plant, equipment and building fabric failures and to request the supply of goods and /or services as necessary.
- Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with College policy and safe working procedures i.e. the post holder will conduct risk assessments and complete action / treatment plans for all tasks.
- Liaise with and instruct others on aspects of his / her work.
- Carry out own daily individual administration of work, by the timely completion of works/job dockets/tickets and the filling in of logbooks, as required.
- With training be prepared to utilise relevant software systems including the use of mobile devices, the bespoke maintenance system, the BMS, work permit system and the ordering system.
- Participate in the emergency ‘on call’ service.
- To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal working hours;
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out a repair job or improvement task that involves physical strength, stamina and standing, kneeling or crouching.
- Able to use mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).
- Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.
- Willingness to take on training to improve current skills and/or acquire new skills.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety.
- Computer literate.
- Pays close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.
- Able to use mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).
Education, Training & Qualifications:
- Full clean, valid driver’s license.
www.wrekincollege.com//the-wrekin-college-story/the-team/vacancies.
To apply: please download and complete a school application form from our website www.wrekincollege.com//the-wrekin-college-story/the-team/vacancies. Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] by the closing date of Tuesday 8th September 2026 9am. Early application is encouraged and we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
General
Salary £30,000 per year
Job type
- Permanent all year round (40 hrs per week)
- Every other Saturday during term time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- Training as appropriate
Work Location: In person
Wrekin Old Hall Trust Ltd is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Applicants will be subject to online background checks if selected for interview. The appointment will be subject to a clear enhanced DBS check, prohibition from teaching checks, satisfactory employment references, proof of identify and the right to work in the UK.
Registered Charity No 528417
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
