Estates Technician

Vision for Education Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Refer a friend bonus

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced Cover Estates Technician to work within a local school in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves supporting daily maintenance, security and upkeep of the school site, with a practical, reliable, and adaptable approach.

The successful candidate will handle minor repairs, safety checks and collaborate with staff and contractors to keep the site welcoming and functional for students and staff. Availability to start ASAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or similar role.
• Hands-on maintenance skills and reliability.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and punctuality.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Help ensure the buildings, facilities and grounds are safe and well maintained.
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance issues and site requirements.
• Carry out regular checks of the premises and report issues.
• Support opening, closing and security of the school site as required.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers as needed.
• Follow health and safety procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Estates maintenance

Facilities management

Site safety

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Estates or Maintenance professional looking for a new opportunity within a school environment? Do you have a practical approach, strong organisational skills and take pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school site?

Vision for Education are currently recruiting a Cover Estates Technician to work within a local school in Stoke-on-Trent, with the role required ASAP.

About the role

As a Cover Estates Technician, you will support the day-to-day running, maintenance and security of the school site. You will help ensure the school premises, facilities and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, responding to maintenance issues and supporting the wider school team where required.

This role is ideal for an experienced Estates, Facilities or Maintenance professional looking for a school-based opportunity. The successful candidate will be practical, reliable and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and respond effectively to a range of site-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
• Help ensure the school buildings, facilities and grounds are safe and well maintained
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance issues and site requirements
• Carry out regular checks of the premises and report any issues appropriately
• Support the opening, closing and security of the school site where required
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers when required
• Follow school health and safety procedures and safeguarding requirementsSupport the wider school team with general estates and facilities duties

About the school

You will be working within a welcoming and supportive school in Stoke-on-Trent, helping to ensure the site is safe, functional and ready for students and staff each day.

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, practical and hardworking
• Confident working independently
• Able to respond to maintenance and site issues effectively
• Committed to maintaining high standards across the school site
• Flexible and willing to support with a variety of duties
• Professional and approachable when working with staff, students and visitors

Requirements

• Previous experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or a similar role
• Practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Availability to start ASAP

Why work for Vision for Education

• Local opportunities within schools across Stoke-on-Trent
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for short-term and longer-term work
• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll team
• Access to a generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme

About Vision for Education

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