Job Description
Maintenance Assistant
Required at:
Thrive Childcare and Education in Scotland!
40 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday)
£26,487 Per Annum
At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Maintenance Assistant because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:
* Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
* Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
* Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
* Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
* Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
* Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
* High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
* Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
* Personal Progression Career Opportunities
* PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!
Plus many more amazing benefits!
About The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our team and support the upkeep of Thrive’s estate. In this vital role, you’ll be responsible for completing installation, maintenance, and repair work across our buildings and large complexes, ensuring our environments remain safe, functional, and welcoming.
Working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and contractors, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance services across all settings. You’ll also support the Maintenance Supervisor and Health & Safety Compliance Manager in the safe, timely, and budget-conscious delivery of estate improvement projects - always in line with our Health & Safety plan.
If you're hands-on, collaborative, and committed to maintaining high standards across a diverse estate, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Criteria:
We're seeking a motivated and reliable individual who brings a strong background in maintenance, along with a proactive attitude and a commitment to delivering high standards. The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience in maintenance, ideally with a background in a relevant trade.
* A full, clean UK driving licence (you must be 25 or over for insurance purposes). A company vehicle will be provided.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own diary, meet deadlines, and deliver quality results efficiently.
* Awareness of health and safety regulations, including Asbestos and Legionella protocols.
* Basic IT skills for record keeping and communication.
* Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional, approachable manner at all times.
A Little About Us:
Thrive Childcare and Education provides inspiring Childcare and Education throughout the North West of England and Scotland. Our teams are friendly, fun, and dedicated to making every day special. There really is no better time to join our ambitious team. We’re growing fast and are passionate about developing our people and we recognise individual’s potential through promotion opportunities. With over twenty years of managing award-winning nurseries and our innovative approach to Education, we welcome you to come and join our growing family!
Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork
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