School Facilities And Maintenance Technician

Ad Talent; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free parking

Pension scheme

Meals during school day

Training and development

Cycle to work scheme

School fee concession

Job summary

Claire's Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated School Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join its Estates Team. This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year round, starting Nov 2026, with 52 weeks and occasional emergency callouts.

You will handle repairs, fault finding, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical tasks, maintain doors, windows and grounds, and set up spaces for events.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or caretaking is essential.
• Electrical or plumbing qualifications would be an advantage.
• Reliable, organised and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Opening and securing buildings, supporting occasional emergency callouts and following health and safety procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Property maintenance

Caretaking

Problem solving

Independent working

Organisation

Job description

Put your maintenance skills to good use in a permanent Monday to Friday role, with varied work and the satisfaction of a job well done.

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 will 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,