Skilled Tradespeople

Overview

Skilled Tradespeople - Zero Hours Contract

Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience

Contract: Zero hours contract

Start Date: As soon as possible

Personal attributes

Epworth Trust is seeking to appoint a number of skilled tradespeople e.g. joiners, plumbers, electricians, to provide a wide range of skilled trade services to ensure the schools within the Trust are maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe and effective learning environment. This role offers the flexibility of zero hours, allowing balancing of work around other commitments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilites & Skills:

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs across the Trust schools to a high standard.
• Completing renovations across the Trust with attention to detail.
• Supporting the Trust on a variety of projects, inlcuding obtaining quotes for other contractors required to complete works.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations at all times.
• Trade skills desired include: carpentry, plumbing, painting & decorating and electricians.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Salary.

In return our Trust and it’s schools offer you:
 A strong and supportive Trust Central Team
 Generous holiday entitlement paid alongside hours worked
 Wellbeing Package
 Salary sacrifice schemes

Location

Epworth Education Trust
Westleigh Lane
Leigh
Wigan
WN7 5NJ

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Deadline and how to apply

References and relevent qualifications and experience are essential for these posts.
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Melissa Didlick on 01942 777706 or at email hr@epworthtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 4th July 2025 12pm
Short listing: TBC
Interviews: TBC

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to hr@epworthtrust.org.uk

This role is providing support across all the schools within the Trust, and therefore does not have a base location.

Equal opportunities

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

As part of the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection, and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers, and governors.

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Job reference: EETTP