Maintenance Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an organized and motivated Maintenance Person to join our busy and committed Site team. The successful candidate will provide a caretaking and maintenance service across the school site. Duties will include general caretaking work, repairs to buildings and equipment, opening and locking-up buildings and driving the school minibus. Working hours are 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday plus additional weekend duties on a rota basis (approximately once each half-term) for which overtime will be paid.
Candidates should have general DIY skills, a full driving licence and the ability to work as part of a team. Previous health and safety training and experience of working with young people would be an advantage but are not essential.
Salary: Grade 13 Point 7 on the Somerset Pay Spine, Actual Salary £24,295 per annum.
Full Time
Permanent
Closing date noon on 19th June 2023
To view the Job Description, Person Specification and to apply please click here.For vacancies at Sexey’s School and all other schools within the Quantock Education Trust, and for details of the application process, please visit the Quantock Education Trust Vacancies page.
If you have any questions about any of the vacancies advertised or would like to speak to someone about working at Sexey’s School, please contact the HR Department on email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk or Tel: 01278 455531
Working within the Quantock Education Trust (QET) offers:
- A personalised professional development programme.
- An inspirational staff team who willingly support each other.
- A caring ethos that inspires success for all.
- Well motivated and enthusiastic learners.
- A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- A full programme of induction and support for new staff.
- A culture of high expectation and professional standards.
The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The QET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Person roles across Sexey’s School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,295 - £24,295 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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