Principal Site Technician

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith; West Rainton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith is seeking a conscientious Principal Site Technician to deliver technical maintenance support and oversee the safe, secure operation of the school premises. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week), all year round, with a salary in the band £28,598 to £29,542.

A full driving licence and supervisory experience are essential. The successful candidate will work within Changing Lives Learning Trust and be committed to safeguarding and maintaining

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or suitable technical experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical maintenance support for school premises.
• Supervise the premises team and security operations.
• Ensure the effective operation of the premises year-round.

Skills

Driving licence

Team supervision

Policies/codes of practice knowledge

COSHH regulations knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

PERMANENT POST

BAND D, POINT 1 TO 3 (£28,598 to £29,542)

FULL TIME (37 HOURS PER WEEK), ALL YEAR ROUND

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School are looking to appoint a conscientious and self-motivated Principal Site Technician to provide technical maintenance support and be responsible for the effective supervision, security and operation of the premises.

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or suitable technical experience
• A full driving licence
• Experience of supervising a team
• A working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and legislation
• A knowledge of COSHH regulations

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.