School Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Ad Talent Recruitment Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free parking

Pension scheme

Meals during school day

Training and development

Cycle to work

Job summary

Claires Court School is seeking a School Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join the Estates Team. This permanent, full-time role tackles repairs, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical tasks across our sites, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, welcoming and ready for the school day.

You’ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime; duties include doors/windows/floors/furniture upkeep, minor plumbing/electrical work, and seasonal grounds tasks, in a

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or facilities-related work.
• Reliable, organized and able to work independently.
• Electrical or plumbing qualification advantageous but not essential.

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.
• 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

Practical problems

Education

Electrical/plumbing qualification

Job description

School Facilities and Maintenance Technician

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

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.