General Maintenance Engineer

Bede's Co; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays (full‑

Generous pension with salary exchange

Employee Assistance Programme

Aviva Digital GP app

Free gym & pool access

Death in Service benefit

Complimentary lunch

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Bede’s Trust is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to join our Facilities and Maintenance Team. The role covers maintenance across Eastbourne and Upper Dicker sites, ensuring safety and quality workmanship. The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, 07:30–16:30, with a salary of £31,585.17 per annum and a range of benefits.

You will work both at the Prep School in Eastbourne and travel to the Senior School one to two days per week, supporting a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong trade background within Building/Facilities industry.
• Multi-skilled approach to problem solving.
• Calm and productive under pressure.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain & repair the structure and fabric of Trust buildings (carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, plastering, fencing).
• Ensure the school environment remains safe and secure for staff, pupils and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager and maintain records of completed works.
• Work independently and as part of a wider, supportive team.

Skills

Trades background

Multi-skilled

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Bede’s Trust is seeking an experienced, diligent, and multi-skilled General Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated Facilities and Maintenance Team. In this role, you will play a vital part in keeping our vibrant school communities safe, functional, and beautiful.

Operating across both of our exceptional school sites in Eastbourne and Upper Dicker, you will deliver a high standard of service, ensuring all general maintenance duties are carried out in strict accordance with current codes of practice, regulations, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain & Repair: Carry out essential repairs and renewals to the structure and fabric of Trust buildings, including carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, plastering, fencing, and general fabric maintenance.

Safety First: Proactively ensure the school environment remains safe and secure for staff, pupils, and visitors.

Collaborate & Document: Work closely with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, maintaining accurate records of completed works.

Work Smart: Excel both independently using your own initiative and collaboratively as part of a wider, supportive team.

About You

We are looking for an adaptable, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is always willing to learn new skills.

Ideally, you will bring:

A strong trade background within the Building, Construction, or Facilities industry.

A multi-skilled approach to problem-solving with the ability to remain calm and productive under pressure.

A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Location: Primarily based at our Prep School in Eastbourne, with travel to the Senior School (Upper Dicker) one to two days per week.

This is a permanent position, working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, Monday - Friday consisting of07:30 - 16:30 per day.

Offering an attractive salary of £31,585.17 per annum along with a range of benefits including;

• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Complimentary Lunch provided
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well‑being and education of the pupils.

Application Closing Date:Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 8.00am.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.