Overview
Establishment: Wakefield Grammar School Foundation (WGSF) • Location: Wakefield Grammar School Foundation • Salary: 25,627 • Department: FOUNDATION • Job Type: Full Time • Contract Type: Permanent • Contract Term: AYR - All year round • Hours per Week: 37.50 • Weeks per Year: 52.000 • Pay Grade: Support staff
Closing Date: 11/09/2025 09:00 • Interview Date: Week commencing 15 September 2025 • Start Date: To commence as soon as possible
The Role
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on Handyperson to support the upkeep, safety, and functionality of our school buildings and grounds.
Working as part of the Estates Team, you’ll undertake a wide range of tasks including basic joinery, general repairs, site security, setting up rooms for events, and assisting with statutory safety checks. The role will also involve occasional evening and weekend duties and support across all Foundation sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* General maintenance and basic repair of fixtures, furniture, and fittings
* Supporting the Foundation Joiner with simple carpentry tasks
* Basic plumbing and decorating
* Security duties including opening/locking buildings and alarm checks
* Supporting event set-up and school logistics
* Health & safety checks including fire alarm testing and legionella sampling
About You
* Proven maintenance experience, ideally in a school or similar environment
* Practical skills across basic plumbing, decorating, and carpentry
* Positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
* Committed to safeguarding and health & safety practices
A driving licence, experience of working on a school site and relevant qualifications in a trade, health & safety, or first aid are desirable but not essential.
Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, therefore all of our appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
At Wakefield Grammar School Foundation we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to quality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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