Premises Maintenance Operative - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-5401-403S
• Posted:15/09/2025
• Pay:MNS Range 6/7 (£26,133 - £31,994 per annum)
• Start Date:November 2025
• App Close Date:30/09/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:to be advised

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Premises Maintenance Operative – Required for November 2025

Salary:  MNS Range 6/7 (£26,133 - £31,994 per annum) (depending on experience)

We are looking for a committed and motivated Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) to join our current site team. This position will assist with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the current team in ensuring the health and safety and security of the site.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally you will have good DIY skills as well as some knowledge of health and safety. Full induction will be provided, with the successful applicant initially shadowing the team/shifts until comfortable and trained in the site processes.

Hours are 37 per week, however, as an employer who embraces flexible working, we are happy to accept applications from those also looking for part time or job share.

The site team operates a shift system on a rotating basis: 6.00am – 2pm, 7.30am – 3.30pm or 11am - 7pm (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). Hours may be varied depending upon need. One day per week will be an early finish of 30 minutes, as advised. You will be required to work one in three Saturdays. Hours 8.30 am – 4.00 pm (with a Friday being granted in lieu). 

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year (rising to 29 days after 5 years continuous service). Up to 20% of annual leave can be taken during term time – subject to line management agreement.

Salary:  Currently £26,133.00 - £31,994.00 per annum (depending upon experience).

Further details are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed. Having been recently accredited as a High-Performance Learning World Class School, we believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

Passionate about the wellbeing of staff, the school supports good physical health and mental wellbeing. With a staff Wellbeing Policy now in place, this highlights the importance placed on a good work/life balance. Our wellbeing committee are regularly thinking of new ways to support all staff in this area with wellbeing afternoons, flexible working and financial wellbeing high on the agenda.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and offer excellent CPD, whether in house or by external providers. All teaching staff have a laptop for use at school and home.

Staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Heidi Lishman
• Address:Great Buckland , Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0TJ
• Telephone: (01622) 759036
• Email: lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 661707

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