Mobile Maintenance Team Member

Malcolm Arnold Academy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to support refurbishment and routine maintenance across its Northamptonshire and Leicestershire academies. You will work as part of a team, travel between sites in a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, and receive a van for duties.

The role requires a full driving licence, strong health and safety knowledge, and skills in painting, repairs, and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, clean driving licence.
• Understand and apply health and safety regulations (COSHH, Asbestos, Legionella).
• Operate and understand electrical/mechanical systems.
• Competent with building repairs and maintenance.
• Good painting & decorating experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support schools with refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Provide site management cover as needed.
• Travel to academies within Northamptonshire and Leicestershire; travel expenses covered.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety

Electrical systems

Building repairs

Painting & decorating

Communication skills

Job description

You will provide support to our schools for their refurbishment and maintenance projects. A work van is provided, which is kept at one of our secondary academies in Northampton. There will be travel to academies within the Northamptonshire and Leicestershire regions, with travel expenses fully covered by the Trust.

Working as part of a team, your role will include routine maintenance, refurbishment, painting and decorating, small projects and repairs fitting your skill set. The team also occasionally provides site management cover to any academy that may need assistance.

Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, 52 week contract. The role is fixed term until 31/08/2027.

Salary & Benefits

NJC07 £27,274 per annum

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Must hold a full, clean driving licence

The ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Asbestos and Legionella etc.

The ability to operate and understand electrical/mechanical systems

Competent with building repairs and maintenance

Good painting & decorating experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly escape issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.