Site Maintenance Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Site Maintenance Assistant
Location:  Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:      £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start:        January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re always on the lookout for dedicated, caring people to add to our team. If you take pride in keeping buildings safe, welcoming and running smoothly, and you want your work to make a real difference to children and vulnerable adults, we’d love to hear from you.

At a school, maintenance isn’t just about fixing things. It’s about creating the day-to-day conditions where learning can thrive, where pupils feel safe, staff can focus on teaching and support, and residents can live comfortably and confidently. As a Site Maintenance Assistant in Stapleford, you’ll play a big part in helping children achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Day to day, you can expect a varied workload that keeps you busy and challenged. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Carrying out routine maintenance across the school site, including planned checks and minor repairs
• Responding to faults and completing urgent repairs to ensure spaces remain safe and functional
• Supporting the upkeep of buildings and grounds, helping maintain a clean, well-presented environment
• Assisting with the preparation of rooms and facilities for day-to-day use and school activities
• Working with site processes for reporting, recording and prioritising tasks
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, including safe working practices
• Liaising with colleagues so maintenance needs are communicated clearly and addressed efficiently

No two days are the same. From quick fixes to longer-term improvements, you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in getting things right, safely, promptly and with care.

About You

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities, caretaking or similar role (or strong hands-on skills gained in another setting)
• A practical approach to troubleshooting and completing repairs
• Good awareness of health and safety and safe systems of work
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills and a positive, service-focused attitude
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills over time
• Full UK driving licence is required

If you’re someone who notices what needs doing, enjoys making improvements and takes pride in your work, you’ll feel at home here.

About Us

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 pupils, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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