Join the Nanny Bears Family as a Nursery Maintenance Operative
37.5 Hours per Week | £30,000 per annum | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
At Nanny Bears Childcare, we believe our environments are just as important as the care we provide. We are looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Nursery Maintenance Operative to help ensure our nurseries remain safe, welcoming and inspiring places for children, families and our teams.
Nanny Bears recruit team members based on values and attitude, supporting our family to be made up of passionate, positive and like-minded individuals. We encourage a way of working where every team member feels valued and respected, and where everyone plays an important part in creating exceptional environments for our children to learn and thrive.
This is a varied role covering multiple nursery settings, carrying out planned maintenance, repairs, improvements and responding to maintenance requests. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving and takes pride in their work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across our nursery settings.
- Completing planned preventative maintenance to ensure our buildings remain safe and compliant.
- Decorating, carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical repairs (within competency), painting and general handyman duties.
- Maintaining outdoor play areas, gardens, fencing and external environments.
- Assembling furniture and equipment.
- Completing health and safety checks and reporting any issues requiring specialist contractors.
- Liaising professionally with nursery managers and external contractors.
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with minimal disruption to nursery operations.
- Supporting emergency maintenance issues when required.
- Keeping accurate records of completed works and materials used.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent practical maintenance and DIY skills.
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage their own workload.
- Can work independently whilst also supporting a wider team.
- Has excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understands the importance of maintaining safe environments for young children.
- Is trustworthy, professional and approachable.
- Is flexible and willing to travel between our nursery settings.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities, property maintenance or similar role.
- Ability to carry out a wide range of general maintenance tasks.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Successful enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable
- Experience working within schools, nurseries, care settings or commercial properties.
- Basic qualifications or experience in carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical maintenance.
- Knowledge of building compliance and routine inspections.
What We Offer
Your Family is Our Family
We understand that life doesn't stop outside of work and pride ourselves on supporting our team members through both personal and professional challenges.
Company Vehicle
A company van and fuel card will be provided for business use, allowing you to travel between our nursery settings safely and efficiently.
Your Well-being
Your wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We organise social events, team-building activities and provide access to free confidential counselling support.
Personal Growth
We encourage continuous development and provide opportunities to broaden your skills through training and professional development.
A Supportive Team
You'll become part of a friendly, welcoming team where everyone works together and your contribution is genuinely valued.
Salary & Hours
- £30,000 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday (flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business)
Ready to Join Our Family?
If you're a motivated and dependable maintenance professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in creating safe, high-quality environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the Nanny Bears family and help us create beautiful, safe and inspiring places where children can flourish every day.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
