Facilities Maintenance Technician

Future Schools Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Maidstone is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of school buildings. Responsibilities include performing repairs, securing premises, and providing excellent customer service. A proactive attitude and a good understanding of plumbing and electrical systems are desirable. This role supports flexibility and aims to reflect the diversity of the community.

Qualifications

• Responsible individual with a proactive approach to work.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular maintenance of the site and keep it clean and accessible.
• Unlock and secure the premises at the start and end of the school day.
• Perform day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the buildings.
• Participate in the alarm callout rota when required.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent customer service

Understanding of plumbing

Understanding of electrical systems

DIY skills

Job description

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities Manager in looking after the building and grounds at Cornwallis Academy, New Line Learning Academy and Tiger Primary School. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds.

Our core operations run Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, with additional lettings taking place at weekends. This structure gives us real flexibility to shape the role around the right person.

Responsibilities

• Regular maintenance of the site ensuring it remains clean and accessible at all times.
• Unlocking the premises in advance of the school day and securing the premises at the end of the day.
• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs / maintenance of the buildings.
• Be part of the alarm callout rota as required, so access to a vehicle if essential.
• Assist with events and general running of the schools.
• In conjunction with the Facilities Manager organise external contractors to undertake maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.
• Take personal pride in daily work, be proactive, provide excellent customer service, and have awareness of health and safety issues.
• Have a good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIY (desirable).

You will be a responsible individual who takes pride in your day‑to‑day work. You will be very pro‑active in attending to the needs of the school to ensure everything runs smoothly and be able to provide excellent customer service skills as well as having an awareness of health and safety issues. A good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIY would be desirable.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.