Facilities Maintenance Technician

Future Schools Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance, security, and cleanliness of school premises. The ideal candidate should have a proactive approach to work, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems. Flexibility in work arrangements is offered to accommodate various schedules.

Qualifications

• Responsible individual with proactive work ethic.
• Excellent customer service skills with health and safety awareness.
• Good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems, and DIY.

Responsibilities

• Regular maintenance of the site ensuring cleanliness.
• Unlocking and securing the premises as required.
• Day-to-day repairs and maintenance of buildings.
• Participating in the alarm callout rota.
• Organising external contractors for maintenance.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Requirements / Attributes

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.

Work Arrangements

Our core operations run Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm, with additional lettings taking place at weekends. This structure gives us real flexibility to shape the role around the right person. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, casual work, or occasional hours on an as-needed basis – we’re open to working around you.

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.