Maintenance Operative – part time, September start
24 hours per week; 0730 – 1600 (days to be agreed) / 20 days paid holiday including bank holidays / pension scheme
Hourly rate circa £12.97, dependent on experience & qualifications
Maple View School opened in 2020 and is an aspirational specialist school in the SENAD Group portfolio for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties, aged 6 to 16 years. The school offers fully individualised and inclusive education for day and residential students. Located close to Derby City Centre the school is easily accessible from surrounding areas.
This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated maintenance professional to work within an expanding modern facility that is packed with potential and will allow the right person to use their skills and initiative.
Under the guidance and direction of the Maintenance Lead, you will:
Upkeep the gardens and grounds.
Carryout maintenance, refurbishment and repairs as required, and ensure the upkeep of the Home and/or School is kept to a high standard
To have the ability to carry out all round building works and repairs to a high standard and in a timely manner, as and when required.
Consideration will be given to those who have a general skill and a willingness to learn, and are able to adapt to changing needs
You will be expected to manage your working day effectively to maintain the site/s to a high standard
Carry out decoration of the home and school environment, and have basic plumbing/electrical and joinery skills
To have a current driving license and to carryout regular associated vehicle checks
To contribute to an on-call rota.
If you have previous property maintenance experience, good DIY skills and you’d like to join this team, please complete the online application form. For further details please contact our Group Property Manager, Paul Munyard for an informal discussion – 01332 378840.
We are committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks.
Closing date for the receipt of applications: Wednesday 29th July 2026
Interviews will be held at Maple View school on Wednesday 5th August 2026
Maple View School, 305A Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LL.
Pay: £12.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- general maintnenance/building: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
