School Facilities Technician: Repairs, Compliance & Driving

Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to help maintain a secure, warm and compliant site within the Derbyshire Hub. You will perform minor repairs, carry out inspections, and log compliance records while coordinating with colleagues and contractors.

The role requires IT literacy, strong communication, and a willingness to drive and cover on other sites as needed. A committed Trust environment supports safeguarding and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• A proactive approach to fulfilling the requirements of the role.
• The ability to undertake minor repairs and maintenance.
• The ability to ensure all routine testing and inspections are carried out in accordance with the Trust’s procedures.
• IT skills to record and keep up to date compliance records.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues, contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the school site is secure, warm and compliant with Trust and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance as required.
• Carry out routine testing and inspections in line with Trust procedures.
• Use IT systems to record and maintain up-to-date compliance records.
• Liaise with colleagues and contractors; provide cover on other sites when needed.

Skills

Proactive approach

Excellent communication

IT skills

Tools

Compliance software

Site maintenance systems

Job description

Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to help maintain a secure, warm and compliant site within the Derbyshire Hub. You will perform minor repairs, carry out inspections, and log compliance records while coordinating with colleagues and contractors.

The role requires IT literacy, strong communication, and a willingness to drive and cover on other sites as needed. A committed Trust environment supports safeguarding and regulatory standards.