Handyperson

Ref: SCH-WGSF(W)-0051 10 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Wakefield Grammar School Foundation (WGSF) Location: Wakefield Grammar School Foundation Salary: 25,627 Department: FOUNDATION Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 11/09/2025 09:00 Interview Date: Week commencing 15 September 2025 Start Date: To commence as soon as possible

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Support staff

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.

Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work
Discounted Lunches
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Fee Remission
Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Basic Health & Safety Certificate		Desirable