RESPONSIVE MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 26,403 - 28,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 17%

Annual leave 26 days

EAP 24/7

Mental health support

Nest childcare

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is seeking a responsive Maintenance Coordinator to join our estates team. You will help keep learning environments safe, compliant and fully operational across multiple sites, coordinating maintenance and supporting statutory compliance with headteachers, caretakers, contractors and the Trust.

We value organised, proactive facilities professionals who can manage records, prioritise issues and liaise with various stakeholders to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive facilities professional with experience in maintenance coordination and statutory compliance.
• Experience coordinating across multiple sites and liaising with schools, contractors and central teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety audits and compliance requirements in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track responsive maintenance across multiple sites
• Act as the first point of contact for reactive maintenance requests
• Obtain and review quotes, raise purchase orders, and monitor works to completion
• Ensure contractors meet statutory and Trust compliance requirements
• Support health & safety audits (e.g. fire risk assessments, legionella, H&S audits)
• Assist with statutory compliance processes and risk assessments
• Attend site visits and caretaker meetings

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Statutory compliance

Health & safety

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Salary: Band 4 (£26,403 – £28,142)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 21st April

Are you an organised and proactive facilities professional with experience in maintenance coordination and statutory compliance? Do you want to play a vital role in helping ensure the safety of different learning environments for children and young people?

We have a unique opportunity for a Responsive Maintenance Coordinator to join our estates team and help ensure our schools remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

You will work closely with headteachers, caretakers, contractors, and the central Trust team to prioritise issues, manage records and support statutory compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track responsive maintenance across multiple sites
• Act as the first point of contact for reactive maintenance requests
• Obtain and review quotes, raise purchase orders, and monitor works to completion
• Ensure contractors meet statutory and Trust compliance requirements
• Support health & safety audits (e.g. fire risk assessments, legionella, H&S audits)
• Assist with statutory compliance processes and risk assessments
• Attend site visits and caretaker meetings

Benefits We Offer

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme

Northumberland Church of England Academy 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 an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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