Kimbolton School is seeking to appoint a general maintenance operative/plumber, with the aim of the role to be to assist our plumber on site whilst they carry out their statutory duties. The role will consist of tap repairs and replacement, shower risers mixing valve repairs, and ball valves for toilets as well as flush tubes etc. The successful candidate will undertake any reasonable request from the Head of Maintenance to operate in accordance with current Health and Safety guidance and regulations, and in compliance with the School procedures; including working alone or with others, and to work safely and efficiently in maintaining and improving the Kimbolton School environment.

The successful candidate should have some plumbing skills and knowledge, as well as good practical skills and proven experience of building maintenance. They must be comfortable working in awkward, confined or constrained positions. As well as assisting with larger jobs, it would be good if some other basic skills are within the remit of any applicant, although some training can be given.

Further details on this position and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the application pack, and candidates are requested to make themselves aware of these requirements if considering an application.

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date

We welcome direct applications from candidates. Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us.

Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document. Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.