Facilities Technician: Maintenance, Security & Safety

SAMpeople; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension (Staffordsh.)

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals for duty staff

Cyclescheme

Annual leave 28–33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Excel Academy in Stoke‑on‑Trent is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Team. The successful candidate will carry out routine general maintenance, support security, and work across different sites within the Trust as required.

Applicants should have experience in building maintenance, be able to work at heights, and possess a full clean driving licence (desirable). The role is 37 hours per week, year‑round, with Level 4 salary range £26,016 to £27,274.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant work experience in basic building maintenance, repairs and decoration.
• Understanding of security and health and safety issues.
• Understanding of heating and lighting systems.
• Experience of working in an education environment.
• Has/minibus driver test desirable and driving licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine general maintenance and decoration to required standards.
• Assist with security and safety tasks across sites as needed.
• Support the Facilities Team in day-to-day upkeep and repairs.

Skills

Basic building maintenance

Working at heights

Security & safety awareness

Cleaning matters

Heating & lighting systems

Education environment experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a trade industry

Full clean driving licence desirable

Minibus driver test desirable

Job description

The Excel Academy in Stoke‑on‑Trent is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Team. The successful candidate will carry out routine general maintenance, support security, and work across different sites within the Trust as required.

Applicants should have experience in building maintenance, be able to work at heights, and possess a full clean driving licence (desirable). The role is 37 hours per week, year‑round, with Level 4 salary range £26,016 to £27,274.