Maintenance Technician (Full time, 37 hours per week, Permanent) / £24,308 p.a. plus performanc[...]

Delt Shared Services Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Maintenance Technician, supporting schools in Plymouth and beyond. This hands-on role involves general maintenance, statutory checks, and ensuring safe environments for students. Enjoy competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised events and charity leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in a similar maintenance or caretaker role.
• Skilled in DIY and general maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
• Flexible and proactive, with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across multiple school sites.
• Conducting statutory building checks (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Identifying and resolving maintenance issues proactively.

Skills

DIY skills

General maintenance

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Schools

Location: Plymouth (with some travel to Cornwall and Tiverton)
Salary: £24,308 p.a. plus performance bonus
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in education? Join our dedicated team at Delt, where purpose meets opportunity.

About the Role

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support a range of school sites in Plymouth, with occasional travel to schools in Cornwall and Tiverton. This is a hands-on, varied role that is vital in helping us maintain safe, secure, and welcoming school environments.

You’ll be:

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across multiple school sites
• Conducting statutory building checks (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Acting as a keyholder and attending emergency callouts when required
• Identifying and resolving maintenance issues proactively
• Coordinating with contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance
• Supporting larger tasks that require teamwork across sites

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Experienced in a similar maintenance or caretaker role
• Skilled in DIY and general maintenance tasks across multiple trades
• Organised, motivated, and able to manage a busy workload across different locations
• A great communicator who can work well with school staff and other stakeholders
• Flexible and proactive, with a can-do attitude

Driving is essential for this role. Ideally you will have access to your own vehicle, but we also have a fleet of company cars available for use when needed.

Why Join Us?

Delt is a unique organisation – wholly owned by the public sector, but run with the innovation and agility of a private company. We believe in doing the right thing, for the right reasons, while helping you grow professionally.

We offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with options to buy/sell leave)
• Competitive pension scheme (up to 10% matched contribution)
• Training and development opportunities
• Subsidised events and charity leave
• A supportive team environment where your work has real impact

Delt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require an enhanced DBS check.

Apply now and help shape safer, better learning environments for schools across the region.

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Delt Shared Services Ltd. is the premier shared services provider in the South West of England.