Facilities Maintenance Technician

FUTURE SCHOOLS TRUST; Peene; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep of multiple school facilities. Responsibilities include site maintenance, securing premises, and coordinating repairs. Ideal candidates are proactive individuals with excellent customer service skills and knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and building repairs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site maintenance and cleanliness.
• Unlock and secure premises for school operations.
• Perform day-to-day building repairs.
• Be part of the alarm callout rota.
• Assist with events and running of the schools.
• Organise external contractor work as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proactive attitude

Good understanding of plumbing

Good 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, 6:00am to 10:00pm, with additional lettings taking place at weekends. This structure gives us real flexibility to shape the role around the right person. Responsibilities of the post holder are not limited to, but will include:

• 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.

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.