Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative (Multi-Site)

East Anglian Schools Trust | Full time, permanent | 37 hours | Grade 4
Primarily based in the Woodbridge area

Are you a practical, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping buildings safe, secure and well maintained? Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to join our Estates team, supporting a number of our primary schools across the Woodbridge area. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the daily experience of pupils and staff by helping create safe, welcoming and inspiring learning environments.

Working across multiple school sites, you'll be part of a supportive Trust-wide Estates team, carrying out a wide range of maintenance tasks, repairs and improvement works, while playing an important role in ensuring our schools remain compliant, secure and operating smoothly.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and site support activities
• Helping to keep school buildings and grounds safe, clean and well presented
• Supporting planned maintenance projects and contractor visits
• Assisting with health and safety inspections and compliance checks
• Responding to day-to-day issues and helping resolve maintenance problems quickly and effectively

What we're looking for

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or trade-based role
• Good practical skills and confidence carrying out a range of repairs
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Flexibility to travel between schools within the Trust

Why join EAST?

• A varied role where every day is different
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people
• A supportive and collaborative Estates team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to work across a diverse and growing Trust of schools
• The satisfaction of helping maintain environments where children can thrive

About EAST

East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) is a Multi Academy Trust serving EAST SCITT and the following schools:

• Aldeburgh Primary School
• Easton Primary School
• Kyson Primary School
• Leiston Primary School
• Saxmundham Primary School
• Wickham Market Primary School
• Bungay High School
• Farlingaye High School
• Holbrook Academy
• Kesgrave High School
• Castle EAST School

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.