Multisite School Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Extend Learning Academies Network; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Training and professional development

Carer's days

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and self-motivated individual to join our Central Estates Team. The role involves caretaking, maintenance across multiple North Somerset sites, and ensuring high-quality learning environments for pupils and staff.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, permanent contract. Salary bands E3–E4 depending on qualifications and experience; mileage reimbursed for site travel.

Qualifications

• Has experience in caretaking, property maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment.
• Practical skills in building repairs, maintenance and general DIY activities.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Builds positive relationships with colleagues, school staff, contractors and visitors.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements and the importance of maintaining compliant and well-presented premises.
• Is organised, reliable and able to use initiative to resolve problems.
• Is able to provide their own transport and is willing to travel between our Trust schools that are all located within North Somerset (mileage expenses will be reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Support small improvement projects.
• Help ensure our schools remain safe, operational and fit for purpose.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance/DIY skills

Health & safety knowledge

Independent & team working

Job description

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is seeking an enthusiastic, practical and self-motivated individual to join our Central Estates Team. The role involves caretaking, maintenance across multiple North Somerset sites, and ensuring high-quality learning environments for pupils and staff.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, permanent contract. Salary bands E3–E4 depending on qualifications and experience; mileage reimbursed for site travel.