Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Greenhead College
Join an Outstanding College. Build Something That Matters.
Looking for a role where your practical skills are genuinely valued?
We’re looking for a proactive, hands on Maintenance Assistant to help keep our College running safely, smoothly and professionally.
Whether your background is in joinery, plumbing, electrical work, facilities, construction, maintenance, engineering, caretaking, site operations, manufacturing, hospitality maintenance or general trades — if you’re someone who takes pride in fixing problems, improving spaces and getting stuck in, we want to hear from you.
You don’t need previous experience in education. What matters is attitude, reliability, practical ability and a strong team ethic.
Why Join Greenhead College?
Greenhead College is an award winning, Outstanding sixth form college with a reputation for excellence, investment and staff wellbeing.
You’ll be joining a supportive and highly respected Premises Team at an exciting time for the College, with ongoing investment in facilities and campus development.
This is far more than a traditional “caretaker” role - it’s a varied, skilled position where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our College site, including:
- General maintenance, repairs and site improvements
- Supporting health & safety and compliance checks
- Setting up rooms and events across the College
- Working with contractors and external partners
- Security duties including opening and locking up
- Grounds work and site upkeep
- Helping create a safe environment for students and staff
If you enjoy practical problem solving, working independently, and being part of a close knit team you’ll fit right in.
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people with:
- Strong practical maintenance skills
- Experience in a skilled trade or hands on environment
- A positive, can do attitude
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Pride in high standards and a job well done
Trade qualifications are welcome, but significant practical experience is equally valued.
What You’ll Get In Return
- Excellent Work-Life Balance
- 37 hours per week
- 10 weeks off during the College holidays (working just 42 weeks per year)
- One weekday off
- Permanent contract
- Outstanding Benefits
- Salary: £30,675 per annum
- West Yorkshire Pension Scheme with approximately £6,500 employer contribution annually on top of your basic salary
- Free on site gym access
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health & wellbeing support including counselling and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flu jab and eye test vouchers
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Greenhead College is known for its welcoming culture, supportive leadership and strong sense of community. Staff wellbeing is taken seriously, and your contribution will genuinely be appreciated.
Ready for a Fresh Challenge?
If you’re practical, dependable and enjoy keeping things running properly, this could be the perfect next step.
Applications from all trade and maintenance backgrounds are encouraged.
- Closing date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
- Start date: As soon as possible
To apply, please send your application to jobs@greenhead.ac.uk. Please note, as due to safer recruitment legislation, we’re unable to accept CVs. You will therefore need to visit the College website and complete an application form to apply.
Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position is working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to self-disclose particular criminal convictions should they be shortlisted for interview. Further details can be found within the DBS filtering guide at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance
Greenhead College is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all. We value diversity in our community and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
