School Facilities Technician – Maintenance & Safety

Ad Talent; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free parking

Pension scheme

Meals during school day

Training and development

Cycle to work scheme

School fee concession

Job summary

Claire's Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated School Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join its Estates Team. This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year round, starting Nov 2026, with 52 weeks and occasional emergency callouts.

You will handle repairs, fault finding, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical tasks, maintain doors, windows and grounds, and set up spaces for events.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or caretaking is essential.
• Electrical or plumbing qualifications would be an advantage.
• Reliable, organised and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage changing priorities.

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.
• Opening and securing buildings, supporting occasional emergency callouts and following health and safety procedures.
• 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

Problem solving

Independent working

Organisation

Job description

Claire's Court School in Maidenhead is seeking a dedicated School Facilities and Maintenance Technician to join its Estates Team. This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, year round, starting Nov 2026, with 52 weeks and occasional emergency callouts.

You will handle repairs, fault finding, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical tasks, maintain doors, windows and grounds, and set up spaces for events.