Maintenance Technician

Lincoln Minster School; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Lincoln Minster School is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to join the Estates Team. The role is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, and involves hands-on maintenance across the school's buildings and grounds to keep facilities safe and well presented for pupils, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate tools and machinery safely.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance experience is essential.
• Ability to operate tools and machinery safely.
• Full UK driving licence is essential; MIDAS training required for school minibus driving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and site duties across the estate.
• Perform routine repairs, room set-ups and general building/grounds maintenance.
• Support portering tasks and compliance activities within the estate.
• Assist with site security, respond to emergencies and support adverse weather procedures.
• Maintain high standards and provide a professional service to the School community.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Safe operation of tools

Tools

Driving licence

MIDAS training

Job description

Lincoln Minster School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Lincoln Minster School is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our Estates Team. The role is 37.5 hours a week and 52 weeks per year. This is a varied and hands-on role, providing essential support across the School's buildings and grounds to ensure that our facilities remain safe, secure and well presented for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working as part of the Estates Team, the successful candidate will undertake a wide range of maintenance and site duties, including routine repairs, room set-ups, building and grounds maintenance, portering tasks and supporting compliance activities across the estate.

The role also involves assisting with site security, responding to emergencies, supporting adverse weather procedures and helping to maintain the high standards expected throughout the School.

The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience, good problem-solving skills and the ability to operate tools and machinery safely. A full UK driving licence is essential, and a willingness to undertake MIDAS training to support minibus driving for school activities is required.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, hardworking and takes pride in their work, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a professional and helpful service to the wider School community.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team and contribute to the smooth running and continued success of Lincoln Minster School.

Please refer to the accompanying Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Located in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln, Lincoln Minster School is a lively and dynamic independent school. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and inspiring environment for both students and staff, where academic excellence and wellbeing are central to our ethos.

Lincoln Minster School is part of United Learning, the largest and most influential group of schools in the UK. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer a range of attractive employee benefits.

References will be taken up before the interview, and an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE.

Lincoln Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.