MULTI SKILLED TRADESPERSON
£31,716.00 pa
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Royal Russell School is an HMC/IAPS co-educational school with over 1100 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18, situated on a beautiful green campus of 110 acres in the Shirley Hills near Croydon, on the doorstep of London. The School’s portfolio also includes the idyllic St David’s Prep School, Purley. We have over 180 boarding students in the Senior School and are proud of our day and boarding facilities that rank amongst the best in the South of England. Our pupils, parents and staff experience a warm and friendly environment with strong pastoral care for every pupil alongside a comprehensive co-curricular and enrichment programme. We aim to build on this alongside improving academic success to continue to be the family school of choice in South London. The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) has recently judged the school as ‘excellent’ in all areas.
We are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Tradesperson to join our Maintenance team of seven staff who undertake the day-to-day internal and external maintenance, repair and upkeep of over thirty buildings. The team also undertake major refurbishment and upgrading projects for these buildings including the School’s boarding facilities.
You will be hard working, reliable, organised and motivated and hold a trade qualification in carpentry and joinery (C&G, NVQ or equivalent). Previous work experience in multi-trade building and maintenance works is desirable, but not essential together with a strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to pitch in to help colleagues. You should also have a basic knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Members of the maintenance team also need to be able to use their initiative to ensure that their daily tasks are completed to the highest standards, and to have a flexible approach whether working unsupervised or as part of the wider team.
This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary with opportunities for progression, working with a driven and dedicated team of staff, immediate non-contributory pension, 30 days paid annual leave plus bank/public holidays, free life cover, free car parking, free lunch, working in our beautiful green parkland estate with easy access to transport links, a 50% discount on School fees, and the use of our sporting and gym facilities, strength and conditioning room, on-site tennis courts and swimming pool all combined with the opportunity to be part of the vibrant community of the historic Royal Russell School.
If you are interested in joining us, please visit our website. You can also contact us by email or telephone HR on 020-8657-4433. Full contact details can be located within the 'Apply' section; please log in or register to view.
All completed applications should be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews will be held in the week commencing 8th April 2024.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.