Maintenance Operative - Full-time

St Edmund's School Canterbury, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6050-117S
• Posted:04/02/2026
• Pay:£27, 065.47 - £28, 329. 60
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:17/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:19/20 February

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St Edmund’s School, Canterbury is a vibrant and forward-thinking independent school with a strong commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment in which pupils can learn
and thrive. We are proud of our rich heritage and extensive estate, which plays a vital role in supporting the school’s educational provision and community life.

The school values high standards, teamwork and a proactive approach to maintenance and site care. Our buildings, grounds and facilities are integral to pupil wellbeing and the smooth running of the school, and we
are committed to maintaining them to a high standard while embracing modern methods and technologies where appropriate.We are seeking a reliable and proactive Maintenance Operative to support the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of the school’s estate. This is an important operational role, helping to ensure that buildings, grounds, gardens and facilities are maintained to a high standard, supporting the school’s commitment to providing a safe and positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The postholder will carry out a range of general maintenance and repair tasks, working closely with the Estates team to respond to routine and reactive maintenance needs. They will follow established health and safety procedures, ensuring all work is carried out in line with statutory requirements and best practice.

Information about the school

St Edmund's School is a co-educational day and boarding school with c. 570 pupils from the ages of 2 to 18. The school is officially designated “a school of religious character”.

The Pre-Prep, Junior, and Senior Schools are on the same site and are closely integrated, using the same Chapel, music and art facilities, dining hall, science laboratories and sports hall. The school prides itself on its friendly, family environment where every pupil and staff member is known and valued.

Although the majority of children are day pupils, one quarter of the school’s pupils are boarders, from a wide range of backgrounds. The school operates a five-day teaching week, but also runs a Saturday morning activities programme which is optional for Senior School day pupils. All boarders participate in both Saturday and Sunday activities programmes.

The school adjoins the University of Kent and is able to make use of many of the University's facilities: the Templeman Library, the Gulbenkian theatre and the public lectures amongst others. London’s West End is within easy reach.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Hudson
• Address:St Thomas' Hill, Canterbury , Kent , CT2 8HU
• Telephone: 01227 475633
• Email: slh@stedmunds.org.uk