We are seeking a proactive and reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance Team, which is one of three teams within our Operations Department (the others being the School Keeping and Grounds Teams).
You will help maintain a built and natural estate that provides a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment, encouraging learning and complying with all legal requirements and statutory responsibilities. The successful candidate will deliver a range of duties and tasks to the highest standards complying with all legal requirements and responsibilities including: initial triage of maintenance issues, reactive repairs within competence, escalating issues and coordinating with external contractors where repairs are outside of your competence, and carrying out planned maintenance tasks.
Application Procedure
The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete a Colfe’s School application form, accompanied by a letter of application setting out your evidence of suitability for the post, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures.
The application should be submitted electronically to: recruitment@colfes.com or by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW
The closing date is Friday 28th March 2025. However, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary.
Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.