School Facilities Technician – Hands-On Maintenance & Growth

eTeach UK Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Hayesfield Girls' School is a hands-on facilities role within the Estates Team. You will carry out routine and emergency repairs across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor building works to keep the school safe and well maintained for pupils and staff.

You will support a rolling programme of site improvements, conduct risk assessments, manage site security as a key-holder, and oversee vehicles and procurement of tools and materials.

Qualifications

• Proven trade skills in carpentry, plumbing or decorating.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• A current, clean driving licence is essential.
• Ability to manage your own workload and priorities with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to use technology to record progress.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation for premises management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency repairs including carpentry, plumbing, painting and minor building works.
• Support a rolling programme of site enhancements and major internal improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working methods are followed.
• Act as a key-holder and respond to urgent facilities requests.
• Oversee school vehicles, ensure roadworthiness and procure tools and materials.
• Use Chromebooks/mobiles to receive instructions and record progress.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decoration

Manual tasks

Driving

Job description

Hayesfield Girls' School is a hands-on facilities role within the Estates Team. You will carry out routine and emergency repairs across carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor building works to keep the school safe and well maintained for pupils and staff.

You will support a rolling programme of site improvements, conduct risk assessments, manage site security as a key-holder, and oversee vehicles and procurement of tools and materials.