Multi Skilled Tradesperson
Royal Russell School
Croydon
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £31,716 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate start
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2025
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Tradesperson to join our Maintenance team who undertake the day-to-day internal and external maintenance, and repair and upkeep of the Royal Russell Estate in South London. The team also undertake major refurbishment and upgrading projects throughout the school buildings including the School’s boarding facilities.
You will be hard working, reliable, organised and motivated and hold a trade qualification in carpentry and joinery (C&G, NVQ or equivalent). Previous work experience in multi-trade building and maintenance works, along with a full, clean, driving licence are desirable, but not essential. A strong work ethic, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to pitch in to help colleagues are essential. You should also have a knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Members of the maintenance team also need to be able to use their initiative to ensure that their daily tasks are completed to the highest standards, and to have a flexible approach whether working unsupervised or as part of the wider team.
Applications should be submitted to hr@royalrussell.co.uk by 09:00 on Thursday, 22nd May 2025.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 2nd June 2025.
If you have not heard from us within 5 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at: www.royalrussell.co.uk/discover/vacancies
You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.
Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than the closing date specified. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
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About Royal Russell School
Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Russell team
Royal Russell is an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Royal Russell is different by design and offers an exceptional education as a family school by valuing what makes each pupil distinctively brilliant. Pupils are supported to realise their vision of success in an open community that reflects the real world and celebrates all achievements.
Located just 8 mins from East Croydon station, pupils enjoy the 110-acre campus, which contains incredible facilities to inspire learning and personal growth; from cutting-edge science labs, extensive sporting facilities, Chapel, Great Hall, spacious dining areas, Performing Arts Centre and beautiful Houses surrounded by green open space.
The School offers bespoke educational pathways to support children and is guided by expert tutors, teachers, coaches and pastoral teams.
There are more than 300 pupils in the Junior School, and over 800 pupils in the Senior School including approximately 250 pupils in the Sixth Form. The School also has around 180 boarders staying in the boarding houses on campus. Pupils benefit from learning in a co-educational setting and as part of an open community that reflects the real world, celebrating both individual and collective achievements.
Royal Russell was founded in 1853 as a charity to look after orphans of families from the textile trades and is proud to have enjoyed Royal Patronage from its foundation, and for having Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the School’s Patron during her reign.
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