Heating Engineer, WYCOMBE ABBEY

Guardian Jobs; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a dedicated Heating Engineer to join their in-house Maintenance Team. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring the functionality of essential mechanical systems, including the Building Energy Management System. The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, with a shift system that may require flexibility for emergencies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of a prestigious school environment while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about maintenance and have the skills to keep systems running efficiently, this role could be perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with school operations as needed.

Job description

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Heating Engineer to work as a member of the in-house Maintenance Team to carry out routine maintenance and repairs with particular emphasis for the mechanical systems and services, such as the Building Energy Management System (BEMS), that are essential for the smooth running and presentation of the School.

Contract:This is a permanent, full-time contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week as part of a shift system, between the hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm with hours to be agreed with the Deputy Estates Manager. A one-hour unpaid lunch break is included in each shift.

The postholder may be required to respond to emergencies or assist with School operations out of normal School hours which may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and holiday periods. These additional hours will either be paid as overtime or accrued as time off in lieu.

Salary:£36,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications:Sunday 25 May 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 2 June 2025

How to Apply:Please see the job profile document for full information about this role.To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply Now”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 [e-mail].

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.

All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 310638.