Do Your Best Work At Choklits!

Role: Grounds and Maintenance Officer
Location: Surrey Hills, Ringwood, and Croydon
Employment status: Full time
Salary band: Competitive, dependent on experience

Keeping Choklits Shining: Be the Hero Behind the Scenes
Do you thrive on taking pride in your work, keeping everything in top shape, and making a difference behind the scenes? This isn’t your average maintenance role—it’s an opportunity to help shape the environment where the next generation learns, plays, and grows. Come join us in making a lasting impact every day at Choklits!

We believe that every role matters. Our Maintenance and Centre Presentation team is the unsung hero of our organisation. You will be the go-to person ensuring our centres are not only safe but look their best, creating a welcoming and secure environment for the children and our team.

Imagine yourself as the person behind maintaining our beautiful grounds, well-kept buildings, and safe play areas. From routine repairs and coordinating with outside trades to handling everything that ensures our children’s safety and enjoyment, you’ll be a key part of the heartbeat of Choklits.

About Us
Choklits operates across 3 locations—Surrey Hills, Ringwood, and Croydon—and we’re searching for a passionate, hands-on individual to join our team. As the backbone of our centres, you’ll work closely with trades to keep everything in tip-top shape, ensuring our community has a safe and smooth experience every day.

If you’re a problem solver who enjoys getting things done and loves working with people, this might just be the perfect next step for you. Check out our social channels or the video here to get a sense of who we are. 

About the Role
At Choklits, our Maintenance and Centre Presentation team doesn’t just fix things—they keep everything running smoothly. Reporting directly to our management teams, you’ll be in charge of maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our centres, coordinating with external trades, and making improvements to enhance the experience of our children and our team.

Please note; this role does require weekend work to complete some tasks.

If you’ve got a knack for hands-on work, are a natural problem-solver, and enjoy a mix of independence and teamwork, this role is calling your name!

What You’ll Be Doing

• General maintenance like gardening, grounds upkeep, painting, and small repairs.
• Keeping all buildings, fixtures, and equipment in top-notch condition.
• Organising and coordinating specialised works like plumbing and electrical with external trades.
• Maintaining accurate records of times and materials used.
• Repairing playground equipment.
• Ensuring our centres are always in a clean and safe condition for children and staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade qualified or equivalent experience (carpenter preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• A love for customer service, working with teams, and understanding risk management.

Why Choose Us?

• Freedom to manage your own hours.
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided.
• Fantastic work culture and a supportive community.

While we may be family-owned, we pride ourselves on being progressive, innovative and we invest in the right areas and expertise to ensure we can be nimble, agile and play to win. The person in this role will therefore have the support and the exposure to develop and grow exponentially across the many facets of the role, and as we also continue to grow.

Still reading?

We know we’ve included a lot here , but we wanted to lay it all out, be transparent and seek to find the ideal person for the long-haul. If this job overview resonates with you, we definitely want to hear your story. Yes, you’ll have to wear various hats and probably be prepared to upskill in some areas, but we wholeheartedly believe in the power of diverse experiences and perspectives. After all, it takes a village to raise a child… and also run a child care centre.

Join us in making a difference because we believe that “igniting a child’s endless potential starts with nurturing their curiosity and fostering a lifelong love for learning”, and we need great people with us to ensure we can continue to deliver that.

What next?

To apply please hit the button below to send your resume and a personalised cover letter to [email protected].