School Facilities Technician: Hands-On Maintenance & Safety

Midsomer Norton Primary; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme (Local Government)

Job summary

Hayesfield Girls' School in Bath is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Estates Team. This hands-on role covers routine repairs across carpentry, plumbing, painting and minor building works to keep our sites safe and welcoming for students and staff.

You will support the Estates Manager on a rolling programme of improvements, perform risk assessments, act as a key-holder and ensure tools and vehicles are maintained and roadworthy. A clean driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in carpentry, plumbing or decorating.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clean driving licence required.
• Strong workload management and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service mindset.
• Solid knowledge of current health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and emergency repairs to a high standard (carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Support projects with a rolling programme of site enhancements and internal improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working methods are followed.
• Act as a key-holder and respond professionally to urgent facilities requests.
• Ensure school vehicles are roadworthy and manage procurement of tools/materials.
• Use devices to receive instructions, record activities and update progress.

Skills

Practical trade skills

Physical fitness

Driving licence

Organisation

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

Hayesfield Girls' School in Bath is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Estates Team. This hands-on role covers routine repairs across carpentry, plumbing, painting and minor building works to keep our sites safe and welcoming for students and staff.

You will support the Estates Manager on a rolling programme of improvements, perform risk assessments, act as a key-holder and ensure tools and vehicles are maintained and roadworthy. A clean driving licence is essential.