Property Services Engineer

Teaching Vacancies; Torquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Torquay is seeking a proactive Property Services Engineer to maintain and enhance school buildings and grounds. The role involves carrying out maintenance tasks, leading refurbishment projects, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in facilities maintenance and a commitment to health and safety regulations. This position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, contributing positively to students' learning environments.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay with annual pay rises

Training and support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Simply Health insurance

Free onsite parking

Strong community culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property management or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to lead refurbishment and decoration projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Lead refurbishment and decoration projects.
• Support sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain outdoor areas.

Skills

Experience in premises or facilities maintenance

Basic knowledge of plumbing

Basic knowledge of carpentry

Commitment to health and safety regulations

Strong team player

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join our team and help shape an outstanding learning environment. We are seeking proactive and skilled Property Services Engineers to both maintain and enhance our school’s buildings and grounds. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and inspiring spaces for students and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance;
• Lead refurbishment and decoration projects to improve learning spaces;
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements;
• Maintain outdoor areas and seasonal site tasks.

We’re looking for:

• Experience in premises or facilities maintenance;
• At least a basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general repairs;
• Commitment to health and safety regulations;
• Approachable, organised, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative team;
• Lots of opportunities to engage with the wider life of the school, including extra‑curricular activities aligned with your interests, from supporting our music festival or school musical to outdoor pursuits like climbing;
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference to students’ daily experience.

What the school offers its staff

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual % pay rises matched to teacher pay awards;
• Training and support;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Simply Health insurance;
• Free onsite parking and tea/coffee;
• Strong school community culture where all staff are seen as darers: daring students to be the best they can be.

If you are passionate about creating a positive learning environment and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.