Package Description: The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Maintenance Operative
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within Corporate Services, we support the organisation to help protect the rights of autistic people and their families.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Operative within Radlett Lodge School. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are:
About the Team
Our established Maintenance team is responsible for ensuring the upkeep, general maintenance, safety, and security of the services buildings, grounds, and outdoor equipment.
About the Role
You will work closely with the Estates Team and school staff to help provide a safe environment which enhances and promotes the education of our pupils.
What You’ll Do
Undertake general repairs and maintenance
Record and report any defects and issues of concern
Carry out driving duties as required by the school or service
What We’re Looking For
Good understanding of building services including heating, ventilation, and plumbing
Ability to work within a team and independently
Full UK driving licence
This advert is for a full time permanent position at 40 Hours per week.
This role is based at Radlett Lodge School in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
What we can offer you
Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
Look at the job description and person specification.
Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
Give examples if you can.
For more information about this job please contact: Philip Bush - Area Facilities Manager on (email address removed)
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas