Location: Reading
Salary: £25,525 - £27,992 per annum
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Start Date: ASAP
Are you practical, proactive and take pride in keeping buildings and grounds safe, clean and well maintained?
Our client is recruiting for an Estates Team Member to join a well-established and highly regarded independent school. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive Estates team, helping to maintain an outstanding learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
No two days are the same in this varied, hands-on role. From carrying out repairs and maintenance to supporting school events and ensuring the site is safe and secure, you'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the school.
The Role
As part of the Estates team, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across the school site
- Maintaining fixtures, fittings, lighting and external areas
- Ensuring the school remains safe, secure, clean and well presented
- Opening and locking the school buildings as required




- Setting up classrooms, halls and facilities for school events and activities
- Supporting with swimming pool water testing and monitoring (training provided where required)
- Completing general porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment
- Assisting with grounds maintenance, including leaf clearance, play area upkeep and external cleaning
- Driving the school's minibuses and other estates vehicles when required
- Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) following online training
- Supporting the wider Estates team with additional maintenance tasks across the school campus

Shift Pattern
The role operates on a three-week rotating shift pattern:
- Early: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm
- Day: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
- Late: Monday-Friday, 10:30am-7:00pm

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support school events such as Open Days and other key activities.
About You
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📌 Estates Maintenance Officer (España)
🏢 Resourcing Group
📍 España