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  • About The Role

  •  

    Maintenance Assistant  

    We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Assistant to become an essential part of our maintenance team. Your contribution will help keep our school site safe, fully operational, and maintained to an exceptional standard.  

    Working under the direction of the Maintenance Co‑Ordinator, you will undertake a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, received through both direct instruction and the school’s online ticketing system. This hands-on and varied role covers all aspects of general building maintenance, including:  

    • General upkeep and repairs across the school site 

    • Woodworking and general fabrication tasks, including the building of stud walls and similar structures 

    • Gutter repair, clearing, and replacement 

    • Minor plumbing, including drain maintenance 

    • Routine maintenance duties including general decorating. 

    You will support other members of the maintenance team as required, report any defects or emerging issues you identify, and ensure that all tools, equipment, and materials are used safely and kept in good working order. A high level of workmanship, reliability, and attention to detail is essential. 

    Applicants should have proven experience across a range of maintenance skills and ideally hold relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ.  
     
    The role may occasionally require work outside normal hours, including some weekends, to support school events or respond to urgent maintenance needs.
     
    Working hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
     
    Please refer to the attached document for the full Job Description 
     
    Closing date: Monday 16th March 2026 
     
  • About Us

  • Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form.  

    Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well-known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

    “This is an exceptionally good school.”  OFSTED

    Gordon’s School is a Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment – applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check.

    Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.

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