School Estates & Facilities Technician

Focus Resourcing; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8.35%

Training & development

PAT testing qualification

Supportive team

Job summary

Focus Resourcing is recruiting for an Estates Team Member at an independent school in Reading. The role involves hands-on repairs, facilities maintenance, event setup, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across the site.

A rotating three-week shift covers early, day, and late patterns, with occasional evenings/weekends for events. The package includes a competitive salary (£25,525–£27,992 per annum), a strong pension contribution, and opportunities for training and career development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or estates roles is preferred.
• Good DIY and practical maintenance skills.
• A proactive, reliable and hardworking approach.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Safeguarding training will be provided and checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across the school site.
• Maintaining fixtures, fittings, lighting and external areas.
• Ensuring the school remains safe, secure, clean and well presented.
• Opening and locking the school buildings as required.
• Setting up classrooms, halls and facilities for school events and activities.
• Supporting with swimming pool water testing and monitoring.
• Completing general porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Assisting with grounds maintenance, including leaf clearance, play area upkeep and external cleaning.
• Driving the school's minibuses and other estates vehicles when required.
• Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) following online training.
• Supporting the wider Estates team with additional maintenance tasks across the school campus

Skills

Caretaking

DIY skills

Health & safety

Driver licence

Job description

Focus Resourcing is recruiting for an Estates Team Member at an independent school in Reading. The role involves hands-on repairs, facilities maintenance, event setup, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across the site.

A rotating three-week shift covers early, day, and late patterns, with occasional evenings/weekends for events. The package includes a competitive salary (£25,525–£27,992 per annum), a strong pension contribution, and opportunities for training and career development within a