Estates Technician (30-Hour Week) – Hands-On Maintenance

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Training opportunities

Progression

Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Estates Technician / Facilities Technician on a 30 hour working week. The role is site based and commutable from Plymouth and surrounding areas, offering a competitive salary of £26,000–£29,000 per annum with excellent work‑life balance and progression opportunities.

You will handle day‑to‑day maintenance, minor repairs, and contractor management while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, DIY or a relevant trade.
• Good practical maintenance skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience liaising with contractors and managing external works.

Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of the school site.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Manage contractors and act as the primary contact for external works.
• General handyperson and grounds maintenance duties.
• Work independently while liaising with school leadership and staff.
• Monday to Friday 30 hour working week.

Skills

Practical maintenance

DIY

Handyperson

Caretaking

Contractor liaison

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Estates Technician / Facilities Technician on a 30 hour working week. The role is site based and commutable from Plymouth and surrounding areas, offering a competitive salary of £26,000–£29,000 per annum with excellent work‑life balance and progression opportunities.

You will handle day‑to‑day maintenance, minor repairs, and contractor management while maintaining high health and safety standards.