Maintenance Worker

About the Together Trust

We’re one of the North West’s leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.

You’ll be joining an organisation driven by its values and desire to see meaningful change - the people we support really are at the heart of everything we do.

We want you to grow and develop - so we’ll support you to shape the career that you want to have.

A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we’ll change lives.

The Together Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is a commitment we expect and require from all our staff and volunteers. All Successful applicants will undertake stringent recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Ashcroft School, which operates as an independent split-site school offering day provision for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties between 5-18 years, and has an outreach/support centre for pupils aged 5-18 years. The post holder will be part of this busy and diverse team and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of Ashcroft School as a whole. However, please note, employees are contracted to Together Trust and may be required at some point to work at other appropriate Together Trust sites.

Job advert

Ashcroft School and College are looking for a Maintenance Worker. (To work across both sites)

To provide a clean and safe environment for users of the school buildings and grounds; General maintenance of the buildings and facilities.

As the schools maintenance worker you will be expected to;

• Maintain the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking entrances and exits as required, securing the building using the alarm system and reporting any potential security breaches.
• General porterage duties including movement of furniture and equipment within the school
• Undertake daily agreed cleaning duties and ad hoc duties, including graffiti removal, litter picking and assembly of waste for collection. Undertake emergency cleaning duties/activities e.g. spillages and to maintain a safe, clean and orderly learning and working environment e.g. gritting.
• Deal with problems, unexpected situations and emergencies
• Ensure that cleaning equipment is properly maintained and in good working order
• Ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets.
• Carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.
• Work collaboratively with cleaning staff to ensure smooth running and delivery of cleaning services.
• Take reasonable action to keep drains, downspouts, waste pipes etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are clearly visible.
• Report any need for repair or maintenance work to the School Business Manager and undertake repairs as requested.
• Undertake light gardening duties and ensure school buildings, entrance areas and playgrounds are free from rubbish/leaves.
• Undertake basic record keeping as required.
• Welcome contractors on site

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers. Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other. We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution

• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training, apprenticeships and qualifications