School Facilities And Maintenance Technician

Claires Court co.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free parking at each site

Pension scheme with death in service &

Personal accident insurance

Meals and refreshments during school-

Training and professional development

Cycle to work scheme

School fee concession

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead, Berkshire is seeking a School Facilities and Maintenance Technician. This permanent, full-time role covers a 52-week year with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting November 2026.

You will maintain buildings, facilities and grounds, handle repairs, and support the Estates Team to ensure the site runs smoothly for pupils and staff. You will prioritise maintenance requests, perform routine safety checks and prepare spaces for events.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, caretaking or a similar practical role is essential.
• An electrical or plumbing qualification would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage changing priorities and help colleagues as needed.

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 parts.
• Keep outdoor areas safe, tidy, drains and gutters, support grounds work.
• Set up furniture and equipment for examinations, assemblies and events.
• Deliveries and driving company vehicles to collect materials or move equipment between sites.
• Support swimming pool maintenance and complete routine safety checks.
• Open/secure buildings and respond to occasional emergency callouts, following safety procedures.

Skills

Property maintenance

Caretaking

Practical repairs

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Education

Electrical/Plumbing qualification (advantage)

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.

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