MAINTENANCE PERSON
Location: Bournemouth area
Pay rate: Up to £11.45 per hour
Contract hours: 35 hours per week/ Part Time
About the Role
As a Handy Person, you'll work closely with the Regional Maintenance Manager to make sure our sites are well taken care of, prioritising jobs as you go. Ensure that all work being undertaken is done so with as little disruption as possible to children and colleagues. You'll be there to support the Regional Maintenance Manager with various projects and keep an eye out for repairs and upgrades needed around the nurseries.
What does the role involve?
* Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the nursery, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
* Ensure outdoor play areas are safe and well-maintained.
* Perform regular health and safety checks, reporting any issues to the Nursery Manager.
* Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for activities and events.
* Support with light gardening, keeping the nursery grounds neat and tidy.
* Respond to maintenance requests from staff in a timely manner.
* Work closely with the Nursery Manager to schedule and prioritize tasks.
What are we looking for?
* Forward thinking
* Good at building working relationships
* Good communication & organisational skills
* Self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic
* Adaptable
* Knowledge and experience of maintenance works preferred but not essential.
* Full clean driving license
* Relevant qualification within maintenance field desirable but not essential.
* GCSE grade C or above in English & Maths preferred but not essential
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
* Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success.
* Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
* Flexible Working Options: Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours.
* Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday.
* Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts.
* Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
* Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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