Handyperson

Rugby School Estates Department is responsible for maintaining and developing the School’s historic Estate to the highest standards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person to join our team as handyperson based in and around Rugby School and occasionally Bilton Grange School. You must be able to work on your own initiative and undertake tasks and duties as required.

Duties will include general maintenance and basic repairs. Planned preventative maintenance will be an integral part of the role. This will include tasks such as emergency lighting testing, tap temperature testing, fire alarm testing etc. A knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating, and general maintenance is required. It will also include furniture and material moving and assisting the Estates department with the efficient running of the School buildings.

This role is for 39 hours a week (Mon-Thur 08.00 to 17.00 Fri 08.00 to 16.00), 52 weeks per year with an annual salary of £28,300.

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

Closing date: 5 November 2026

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Please Note

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

Charity Registration Number 528752

Pay: £28,300.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person