Decorator
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £32,738 per annum
The School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper. Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice, striving to be a school where staff feel valued, respected, and motivated.
They are committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits scheme while offering opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful, helping pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
This post is designed to support the smooth and efficient running of the Estates department. The post holder will primarily undertake decorating-related jobs and some small day-to-day maintenance, being an integral part of supporting the School.
Key Responsibilities:
* Decorating: including the preparation of floors, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, and the application of wallpaper, stains, emulsions, undercoats, and gloss/satin paints to a high standard.
* Perform small and varied day-to-day maintenance tasks, installations, and support for project work.
* Use facilities management software ‘Halo’ to capture, distribute, and report on tasks.
* Be flexible with hours to assist with out-of-hours contractor control, adverse weather, collaboration with other site teams, and addressing security or maintenance concerns.
* Undertake regular training and development, including Educare and other online courses, to support safe professional practice.
* Complete any other tasks as deemed suitable by the Director of Estates or line management.
* Ensure safety for oneself and others, following risk assessments and policies outlined by the School.
* Support important school events, including Open Days and conferences, as requested.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Full UK driving licence
* NVQ level 2 or above in relevant trades
* Experience in construction-related environments
* Ability to work effectively in teams
* Self-motivated and uses initiative
* Flexibility to work to changing priorities and deadlines
* Excellent timekeeping and commitment
Benefits:
* Membership of a Group Personal Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 13.75% of pensionable salary.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Paid holiday entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays per annum, with one week taken at Christmas.
* Free staff lunch provided in term-time.
* Free access to sports gym and staff swim sessions in the new swimming pool (subject to time restrictions).
* Available on-site parking.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
To Apply:
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing Date: 2nd February at midday (Applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.)
The School actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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