Maintenance Operative (Crewe) - Kids Planet Central Support

Maintenance Operative (Crewe) - Kids Planet Central Support

Crewe CW1 3YR, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 24 April 2026 at 00:00

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

Our people are what make our family great. Due to rapid growth, we are now looking for a Maintenance Person to join our growing Maintenance Team across the Crewe Area!

The Maintenance Person will be reporting to the Maintenance Manager and providing general maintenance in nursery settings, as directed.

Why become a Maintenance Person with Kids Planet?

• We are a well-established friendly team.
• On the job training available.
• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

What's in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.
• Accredited training.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Fertility and Adoption leave.
• Regular staff rewards.
• Long service awards.
• Dedicated wellbeing package.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Pension plan.
• Annual leave including bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday.

What a Maintenance Person needs:

• Experience in general building and maintenance
• A Valid Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle.
• Needs to be experienced in all aspects of maintenance including gardening, plumbing, joinery and painting.

Please note that the successful applicant will have to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.