St Albans School is a leading independent day school with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the school’s facilities are maintained to the highest standards. Responsibilities include carpentry tasks such as hanging doors, assembling furniture and repairing wooden structures. You will also assist in the maintenance of heating and hot water systems, basic plumbing tasks, minor electrical repairs, and general building maintenance such as painting, decorating, and landscaping, ensuring all work adheres to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a formal trade qualification (e.g., carpentry NVQ) or equivalent relevant carpentry experience along with general maintenance, plumbing, and electrical experience, gained within an educational environment or similar. Formal manual handling training is necessary. You will be a committed, proactive, self-starter with strong organisation, problem-solving and communication skills, enabling you to work positively and professionally with School staff, pupils, and visitors. Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and email, is desirable. Hours are full time, 40 per week, Monday to Friday. Very occasional evening working is required when overseeing School events. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic. Should you have any queries please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager, at scderossist-albans.herts.sch.uk. The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.