Maintenance Technician – Flexible Hours & Growth Path

The Cambian Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Career progression

Wellbeing tools

Job summary

Cambian New Elizabethan School in Kidderminster is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to maintain education buildings and grounds. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with the facilities team.

The candidate should manage workload effectively, work safely in an occupied environment, and be prepared to travel to Hereford as needed. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands-on building maintenance experience.
• Competence in practical general repairs and fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently, organise tasks and prioritise urgent work.
• Awareness of health and safety when working in occupied premises.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks.
• Full driving licence only where required by the post.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Undertake general building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, decorating and minor repairs.
• Inspect buildings and grounds, identify defects and report safety concerns.
• Respond to and prioritise maintenance requests.
• Support routine compliance checks, including water hygiene and fire safety (where trained).
• Liaise with and escort contractors as required.
• Keep maintenance records and report outstanding work.
• Follow health and safety and school procedures.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Organised workload

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Driving licence (where required)

Education

Trade qualification (desirable)

Job description

Cambian New Elizabethan School in Kidderminster is seeking a proactive Maintenance Operative to maintain education buildings and grounds. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with the facilities team.

The candidate should manage workload effectively, work safely in an occupied environment, and be prepared to travel to Hereford as needed. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.