School Maintenance Technician – London

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a skilled School Maintenance Technician to support a Stratford, East London school. The role focuses on routine upkeep, minor repairs and safety-driven maintenance within educational buildings and grounds.

You will work with the premises team to ensure classrooms, corridors and communal spaces remain safe, functional and well maintained throughout the academic year, applying practical technical skills in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, property repairs, facilities support or a similar technical role.
• Practical knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Confidence using hand tools and appropriate maintenance equipment.
• Ability to identify faults and determine when specialist assistance is needed.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding/background checks.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Inspecting doors, windows, locks, fixtures and fittings.
• Completing basic carpentry, painting and decorating tasks.
• Identifying defects and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activities.
• Checking equipment and facilities for visible damage or faults.
• Maintaining safe and tidy work areas.
• Assisting with assembly, movement and installation of furniture.
• Responding to maintenance requests from school staff.
• Supporting the preparation of classrooms and communal spaces.
• Monitoring maintenance supplies and reporting stock requirements.
• Liaising with contractors when specialist repairs are needed.
• Following safe working practices when using tools and equipment.
• Reporting hazards and helping maintain compliance with site procedures.
• Supporting other premises duties when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities support

Hand tools

Health and safety awareness

Following instructions

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Communication skills

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and reliable School Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep and daily operation of a school in Stratford, East London. This opportunity would suit someone with a background in building maintenance, repairs, facilities support or general property maintenance.

The successful candidate will help maintain the school's buildings, fixtures, fittings and facilities, ensuring that faults are identified and resolved efficiently. The ideal applicant will be practical, safety-conscious and confident managing a variety of maintenance tasks while supporting the wider premises team.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Maintenance Technician

• Location: Stratford, East London

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Maintenance and Facilities Support

• Working Environment: Educational buildings and school grounds

• Opportunity: Apply practical technical skills in a school environment.

Role Overview

The School Maintenance Technician will undertake routine maintenance, minor repairs and inspections across the school site. The role will involve identifying defects, maintaining fixtures and fittings, monitoring the condition of facilities and escalating work that requires specialist contractors.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the premises team to ensure the school remains safe, functional and well maintained throughout the academic year.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine building maintenance and minor repairs.

• Inspecting doors, windows, locks, fixtures and fittings.

• Completing basic carpentry, painting and decorating tasks.

• Identifying defects and reporting maintenance requirements.

• Supporting preventative maintenance activities.

• Checking equipment and facilities for visible damage or faults.

• Maintaining safe and tidy work areas.

• Assisting with the assembly, movement and installation of furniture.

• Responding to maintenance requests from school staff.

• Supporting the preparation of classrooms and communal spaces.

• Monitoring maintenance supplies and reporting stock requirements.

• Liaising with contractors when specialist repairs are needed.

• Following safe working practices when using tools and equipment.

• Reporting hazards and helping maintain compliance with site procedures.

• Supporting other premises duties when required.

About the School

The school is located in Stratford, East London, and is committed to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. The maintenance team supports the daily operation of the premises by ensuring facilities remain functional and suitable for educational use.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in maintenance, property repairs, facilities support or a similar technical role.

• Practical knowledge of general building maintenance.

• Confidence using hand tools and appropriate maintenance equipment.

• Ability to identify faults and determine when specialist assistance is needed.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Ability to follow instructions and maintenance schedules.

• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Clear communication skills and a professional attitude.

• Flexibility to respond to changing maintenance priorities.

• Relevant trade qualifications or maintenance training would be advantageous.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.