Maintenance Operative

Maintenance Operative Whinfell School, Kendal Salary up to £27k per annum 40 hours per week We are now looking for a maintenance operative who can handle the responsibility of the domestic repairs & maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects within the site complex and all compliancy needed for the running of the site! The Role Our maintenance operative carries the responsibility for domestic repairs and maintenance upkeep of the premises, minor projects and compliance for the running of the site. Ensure that all parts of the environment are safe, welcoming, clean, hygienic, in good repair and sensitive to the needs of the students. Provide high professional standards of record keeping and reports related to the site. Participate in and undertake regular audits of the quality system as necessary. Undertake regular inspections and address works from contractors which fall below the required standard. Ensure compliance with all current and prevailing national regulations and inspection standards relevant to core functions for this type of establishment. Take responsibility and manage maintenance of your workload. Liaise closely with the Regional Facilities Manager on larger projects and seek the Facilities Manager’s regular assistance with technical matters on repair, maintenance or improvement projects. Identify projects around the facility that will improve the image, functionality, operational or educational efficiency, or use of the facility for staff, students or visitors. Ensure that projects are completed within the programme and that areas occupied by contractors/suppliers are left in good condition. Manage the upkeep of the grounds. What will you benefit from As a maintenance operative, you will, of course, achieve greatness, and for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you! Flexible working Monday to Friday Holiday: 25 days holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our managers have been promoted from within our group through our leadership programme Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance Stunning working environments in beautiful houses and locations, with the very best facilities for our teams Refer a friend scheme that offers a bonus every time you refer a friend or family that joins us Whinfell school Cambian Whinfell School offers up to 52-weeks residential placements and day places for local students.The School has OUTSTANDING education and care for boys and young men aged 7-19. Whinfell School aims to educate students academically, socially and emotionally, putting them in good stead moving forwards Whinfell School is located on two sites in the picturesque town of Kendal, Cumbria. Whinfell forms both home and school with outstanding facilities to enable students to learn, progress and grow as individuals. ? The Cambian Group We are one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children and adults in the UK. We provide a broad range of services across the UK including specialist education schools and colleges for residential and day students, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share the information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Location: Kendal, Cumbria, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025