Maintenance Assistant

Wycombe Abbey seeks a reliable Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep and maintenance of the School’s extensive estate. This varied and hands-on role is central to ensuring the smooth operation of the School, providing maintenance support across multiple departments, assisting with room setups and events, and helping to maintain a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Reports to: Deputy Estates Manager. Contract: This is a full-time, permanent contract. The first three months will be a probationary period. Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern. Shift A: 7.00am – 3.00pm Shift B: 10.00am – 6.00pm During School holidays, shifts will operate between 7.00am – 3.00pm or 8.00am – 4.00pm. Evening work, Saturday mornings and occasional Sunday work are required as part of the normal working pattern. Additional overtime may be required to support School events, urgent repairs and adverse weather conditions. Holiday: 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays. Salary: £27,544 per annum. As Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the School estate. Responsibilities include carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, assisting with room setups, transporting furniture and equipment, supporting School events, escorting contractors, undertaking compliance checks and helping ensure that buildings and facilities are maintained to a high standard. This role would suit a proactive and adaptable individual who enjoys practical work, takes pride in delivering excellent service and is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Wycombe Abbey is a world class full-boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11–18. We have been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education fo