General Operative/Handyperson

Permanent General Operative/Handyperson

Location: Grosvenor Grammar School, Marina Park, Belfast BT5 6BA.

Role is on‑site based. Salary: £28,051.20. Hours: 37.5 per week. Monday – Friday shift work on a 3‑week rotation.

Shift Patterns

• Week 1: 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Week 2: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
• Week 3: (pattern may vary – confirmed in interview)

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises
• Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day
• Carry out day‑to‑day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., furniture fixtures)
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• Act as booking engineer for major repair work
• Check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
• Guard the premises against vandalism
• Arrange chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clear away afterwards
• Work under the direction of the team lead
• Maintain best practice and comply with health and safety regulations
• Carry out PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance)

Qualifications & Attributes

• Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude
• Good team player
• Flexible with shift work
• Strong relationship building with on‑site clients and employees
• Committed to providing excellent customer service
• Knowledgeable of Health and Safety regulations
• Familiar with COSHH standards
• Basic IT skills

Must‑see Mandatory Requirements

• Mandatory enhanced DBS check before commencing employment
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews
• Opportunities for career progression to roles such as Senior General Operative
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase further days
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted gym membership
• Access to an online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services
• Mandatory social impact days (volunteering and fundraising) each year
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those caring for a dependant
• Membership of affinity networks that support diverse communities within Amey

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and we guarantee an interview to any applicant with a disability if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.