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Teaching Vacancies; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff development opportunities

Cycle to Work

Employee Tech Scheme

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies seeks a Senior Technician to join our Estates Team, supporting our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The successful candidate may also work across other College sites when required.

You will lead hands-on maintenance, supervise contractors, portering duties and provide operational support to ensure facilities are safe, well-kept and welcoming for staff, learners and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in a hands-on maintenance role.
• Experience coordinating operational activities and contractors.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security, and fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard.
• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities and repair work.
• Oversee contractors and provide operational support.
• Support site security and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

General repairs

Coordinating operations

Contractor supervision

Security procedures

Fire safety systems

CMMS

Communication

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're looking for a Senior Technician to join our Estates Team, supporting our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The successful candidate may also be required to work across other College sites when operationally required.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong practical skills and the ability to coordinate day-to-day operational activities? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming environments?

As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our campuses through maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support. Working closely with the Estates Team, you will help ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard and provide an excellent environment for staff, learners and visitors.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our College estate.

What skills are we looking for:

• Proven practical experience in a hands-on maintenance role with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience of coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security procedures, fire safety systems and emergency processes.
• Experience of working within a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team

What the college offers its staff

Why Should You Apply?

• Role is a Grade F, where Salary Spinal Points ranges from 21 to 24, which are valued at £26,732 to £29,199 per annum for 1 FTE.
• 25 day Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and additional closure days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Excellent staff development opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Cycle to Work and Employee Tech Scheame
• The opportunity to work within a supportive team making a visible impact on the College environment.

Further details about the role

As a Senior Technician, you will take a leading role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the campus, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will coordinate operational activities, oversee maintenance and repair work, support site security, monitor compliance requirements and work closely with contractors to ensure College health and safety standards are met. The role also includes responsibility for inspections, statutory checks, equipment management and you will make a direct contribution to providing an outstanding environment for our learners, staff and wider community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust