Maintenance Operative

Location: King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week), all year round  

Working hours : Core hours are Monday to Thursday: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm and Friday: 8.00 am to 3.30 pm. You will be required to be on the locking-up rota.
Salary: SFCA support staff pay scale 13 - 17 (£30,444 – £34,253)

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a specialist A level sixth form college. We provide a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a strong programme of wider enrichment that supports students to develop independence, confidence and ambition. Our students come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and we are proud of the inclusive, purposeful community they and our staff create together.

We are seeking a practical, reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team. This is an important role in helping to ensure that our buildings, facilities and grounds are safe, well-maintained and provide an excellent environment for learning.

The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks, including general building maintenance, minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating, whilst responding to day-to-day maintenance requests across the site. They will also support compliance activities, including routine health and safety checks, fire safety inspections and maintaining accurate records to help ensure the college meets its statutory obligations.

We are looking for someone with good practical skills, a strong awareness of health and safety, and the ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a busy team. The ideal candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards, demonstrate a flexible approach to work and be committed to providing excellent service to staff, students and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or caretaking experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive educational environment and play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the college.

Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached and person specification.

Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document) to View email address on tes.com. Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Friday 3 July. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 6 July.

Working at King Edward VI College
We are student-centred, collaborative and evidence-informed, with high expectations for ourselves and each other. We value good judgement, professional curiosity, and the confidence to reflect and improve.

We welcome applications from people who share these values and who want to contribute positively to a collegiate, ambitious sixth form environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to treating people fairly and with respect, and to creating a working environment where staff are supported to do their best work.  We value professional judgement, different perspectives and open discussion, and we expect all colleagues to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment
King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list information.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education , the College may carry out an online search as part of the shortlisting process. This is done solely to identify any information that may be relevant to an applicant’s suitability to work with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Further information is available from the Ministry of Justice.