Job Description

Maintenance Operative

Full-Time | 37 hours per week

Salary: 25,000 - 28,000 (depending on experience)

Join the Highfield North East team and make a difference every day!

Highfield North East operates across four sites in East Cleveland and Middlesbrough, including two children's homes and a split-site school. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled

Maintenance Operative

to support the smooth running and upkeep of our premises.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive site management team, where you'll be encouraged to take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-functioning environments for our young people and staff.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repair work across all sites Supporting the cleanliness and upkeep of buildings Grounds maintenance, including grass cutting and general gardening Completing tasks that may require basic skills in trades such as joinery or plumbing (experience in a trade is an advantage) Undertaking daily and weekly scheduled checks and tasks Using basic IT systems to log and track maintenance work Opening and securing premises as needed, including being a named key holder

What We're Looking For:

A reliable, trustworthy and proactive individual with a strong work ethic Someone who can use their initiative and manage their own workload A commitment to high standards in a school and care home setting Flexibility to work across all four sites - your own transport is essential
Previous experience in a school or care setting is not required. There will be opportunities to complete premises-related qualifications. You will be based primarily at our Rigwood site, just outside Saltburn, but will regularly work across all locations.

To apply, please complete the application form here

: https://shorturl.at/uNBo4

Highfield North East Ltd is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, this may include online searches. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/05/2025
Reference ID: HNEMAINT