Are you a practical, reliable and proactive maintenance professional looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is seeking a Mobile Central Estates Support Operative to provide flexible estates, caretaking and maintenance support across our family of SEND schools. This is a mobile role working across our school sites in Maidenhead, Farley Hill, Woodley and Tilehurst, providing operational support, caretaker cover and maintenance assistance wherever it is needed most. A Trust vehicle will be provided for business use. Based on operational requirements, the successful candidate may work at any Trust location

About the role:

• Providing caretaker cover across Trust schools.
• Undertaking site opening, locking and security inspections.
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, decorating and furniture assembly.
• Supporting the Trust's in-house trades teams with electrical, plumbing and playground maintenance activities.
• Assisting with compliance checks, fire safety inspections and maintenance record keeping.
• Supporting maintenance projects, contractor management and premises inspections.
• Responding to operational incidents and premises emergencies.
• Assisting with grounds maintenance and seasonal duties.

What You’ll Bring:

• Has experience in a caretaker, estates, premises, facilities or maintenance role.
• Has sound knowledge of general building maintenance and repair work.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills and a positive customer-focused approach.
• Can adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple sites.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel between Trust locations.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and safeguarding.

What We Offer

• Trust vehicle provided
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Family-friendly policies
• 24/7 GP service
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
• Contributory healthcare scheme

How to Apply:

Please download an application pack from the Trust website and submit your completed application form to careers@aptmat.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 27 October, 2026

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Ascendancy Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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