School Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Claires Inc.; Dorney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service cover

Personal accident insurance

Cycle to work scheme

School fee concession

Free parking

Meals during school day

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced School Facilities and Maintenance Technician to maintain buildings, facilities and grounds as part of the Estates Team. The role offers a 40-hour week, year-round work and a hands-on, proactive position.

You’ll tackle repairs, routine maintenance, setting up spaces for events and supporting safety checks to ensure a welcoming, safe environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, caretaking or a similar practical role is essential.
• Able to complete a range of minor repairs to a good standard and know when to seek specialist support.
• Reliable, organised and approachable with a practical approach to solving problems.

Responsibilities

• General repairs to doors, windows, locks, flooring and furniture; painting and decorating; basic carpentry.
• Minor plumbing and electrical work within your competence, including fault finding and sourcing parts.
• Keep outdoor areas safe and tidy; clear drains and gutters; support seasonal grounds work.
• Set up furniture and equipment for examinations, assemblies, parents' evenings and sporting events.
• Handle deliveries and move equipment between local sites; support swimming pool maintenance and safety checks.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing basics

Carpentry/basic joinery

Health & safety awareness

Education

Electrical or plumbing qualification advantageous

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

School Facilities and Maintenance Technician - Claires Court School (Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6AW)

Permanent, full time | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday | 52 weeks per year | Start November 2026.

Claires Court is looking for an experienced maintenance professional to join its Estates Team. You'll tackle repairs, solve practical problems and keep our buildings, facilities and grounds safe, welcoming and ready for the school day. This is a hands on role where you can take ownership of your work, see the results and become a valued member of a supportive team.

What makes this role worth a look?

• Permanent, year round employment: a 52 week role, with work continuing during school holidays.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday: occasional emergency callouts compensated through overtime or time off in lieu.
• Variety that puts your skills to use: repairs, fault finding, planned maintenance and improvements across our school sites.

Uniform and equipment provided: alongside free parking at each school site.

A good pension scheme: plus death in service cover and personal accident insurance.

Meals and refreshments during the school day: when the kitchen is operating.

Training and professional development: opportunities to build on your practical experience.

Cycle to work scheme and a school fee concession, subject to qualifying conditions.

Supportive colleagues and a positive working environment where your contribution matters.

Your day to day work

From fixing a faulty lock to preparing a space for a school event, you'll help keep a busy school running smoothly. You'll prioritise maintenance requests, spot issues early and follow jobs through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General repairs to doors, windows, locks, flooring and furniture, plus painting, decorating and basic carpentry.
• Minor plumbing and electrical work within your competence, including fault finding and sourcing suitable parts.
• Keeping outdoor areas safe and tidy, clearing drains and gutters, and supporting seasonal grounds work.
• Setting up furniture and equipment for examinations, assemblies, parents' evenings and sporting events.
• Handling deliveries and driving company vehicles to collect materials or move equipment between local school sites.
• Supporting swimming pool maintenance, working with contractors and completing routine safety checks.
• Opening and securing buildings, supporting occasional emergency callouts and following health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

What you'll bring

• Experience in property maintenance, caretaking or a similar practical role is essential.
• You'll be confident completing a range of minor repairs to a good standard and know when a job needs specialist support.
• You'll be reliable, organised and approachable, with a practical approach to solving problems.
• You should be comfortable working independently, managing changing priorities and helping colleagues when needed.
• An electrical or plumbing qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Applications from qualified electricians and plumbers are particularly welcome.

A role where your work makes a difference: Claires Court is an all through school helping girls and boys develop into happy, confident young people. Your work will help provide the safe, well maintained surroundings that pupils and staff depend on every day.

Claires Court is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete all appropriate safeguarding and pre employment checks.