School Facilities & Safety Technician

Outcomes First Group; Fenton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension benefits

Wellbeing program

Vista Benefits Platform

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Glebedale School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a School Maintenance Worker in Stoke-on-Trent to carry out routine maintenance, respond to faults, and help keep buildings and grounds in a safe, welcoming condition. You’ll prepare rooms, report tasks, and coordinate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Applicants should have hands-on maintenance experience, a practical troubleshooting approach, good health and safety awareness, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, caretaking or similar role.
• Practical troubleshooting ability.
• Good awareness of health and safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills and a positive, service-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills over time.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine maintenance across the school site, including planned checks and minor repairs.
• Responding to faults and completing urgent repairs to ensure spaces remain safe and functional.
• Supporting the upkeep of buildings and grounds, helping maintain a clean, well-presented environment.
• Assisting with the preparation of rooms and facilities for day-to-day use and school activities.
• Working with site processes for reporting, recording and prioritising tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, including safe working practices.
• Liaising with colleagues so maintenance needs are communicated clearly and addressed efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Glebedale School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a School Maintenance Worker in Stoke-on-Trent to carry out routine maintenance, respond to faults, and help keep buildings and grounds in a safe, welcoming condition. You’ll prepare rooms, report tasks, and coordinate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Applicants should have hands-on maintenance experience, a practical troubleshooting approach, good health and safety awareness, and a full UK driving licence.