Maintenance Assistant

Location: Hinckley, Nanpantan & Coalville Area
Salary: £26,769 - £27,498 per annum (£12.87 - £13.22 per hour)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a practical, proactive individual looking for a rewarding maintenance role where your work genuinely makes a difference?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist education provider that supports children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism, SEMH needs, and communication and interaction difficulties. With multiple sites across Leicestershire and exciting expansion plans underway, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation dedicated to creating safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments.

The Role

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and well-maintained for both students and staff. Working across multiple sites, you will carry out a variety of maintenance tasks, support compliance requirements, and help maintain the highest standards across the schools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Basic repairs including joinery, plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Conducting routine inspections and reporting any issues.
• Assisting with health and safety compliance and site security.
• Liaising with external contractors and monitoring works undertaken.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Supporting emergency repairs and responding to urgent site issues when required.
• Contributing to a positive, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach.
• Possesses knowledge of general building maintenance, including basic plumbing and joinery.
• Understands hot and cold-water systems and good working trade practices.
• Has knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Can work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Builds positive working relationships with colleagues, pupils and contractors.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Is happy to travel between sites and support occasional emergency callouts.

Previous experience within a school or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time employment.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive and growing organisation.
• Meaningful work contributing to the education and wellbeing of young people with additional needs.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of an exciting period of growth and development.

If you're looking for a varied maintenance role where no two days are the same and where your work directly supports young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Commitment

Reed is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices.