Maintenance Technician

Bolton School; Bolton Croft; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton School seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Operational Services team, responsible for the maintenance and repair of facilities. The role requires practical maintenance skills, a team-focused attitude, and a commitment to health and safety, ensuring the school grounds are well-maintained and compliant.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Commitment to professional development

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery, tiling, decorating, or general repairs.
• Team-focused attitude with strong commitment to health and safety.
• Flexibility in taking on various duties.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain building fabric and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and assist with regulatory compliance.
• Promote health & safety and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Joinery

Tiling

Decorating

Job description

Bolton School are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated Operational Services team.

In this hands-on role, the successful candidate will be responsible for a range of maintenance, repair and compliance tasks across our extensive school grounds, playing a key role in ensuring the facilities are well-maintained, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities Include:

·Repairing and maintaining building fabric and equipment, including glazing, furniture, lockers, tiling, and flooring.

·Joinery work and minor plastering and decorating tasks.

·Installation of noticeboards, signage and wall hangings.

·Inspecting and maintaining roof coverings and supporting safety inspections (e.g. fire doors, extinguishers, lighting, water safety).

·Assisting with regulatory compliance and supporting fire marshal duties.

·Occasionally undertaking security duties and supporting other Operational Services functions.

·Promoting and upholding Health & Safety and safeguarding standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

·Practical maintenance or trade skills with experience in joinery, tiling, decorating, or general repairs.

·A proactive, team-focused attitude with a strong commitment to health, safety and compliance.

·Flexibility to take on a variety of duties and support colleagues as required.

·Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Why Work for Bolton School?

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team with a strong sense of community, a commitment to professional development, and excellent working conditions.

With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32-acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.

A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the Foundation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.

How to Apply:

For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.

Closing date for applications: 18 June 2025 at 12.00 noon

Interviews will be held on 25 June 2025.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees.We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.