School Maintenance Technician – Surrey

Marchant Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dependable School Maintenance Technician to support a school in Guildford, Surrey. The role focuses on routine inspections, minor repairs and helping ensure buildings are safe and operational.

The successful candidate should have experience in building maintenance or facilities support, be safety-conscious and able to prioritise tasks. This position offers hands-on maintenance within an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities support or a related trade.
• Good practical repair and maintenance skills.
• Confidence using tools and equipment safely.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to identify defects and report issues accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Relevant trade qualifications or technical training would be advantageous.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Completing general building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Inspecting fixtures, fittings, doors, windows and furniture.
• Carrying out basic carpentry, painting and decorating tasks.
• Identifying defects and reporting significant maintenance concerns.
• Supporting preventative maintenance schedules.
• Responding to repair requests from school staff.
• Assisting with furniture movement and classroom setup.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in safe working order.
• Checking facilities for visible damage and potential hazards.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Monitoring maintenance supplies and reporting stock requirements.
• Supporting contractors and arranging access where required.
• Recording completed work and outstanding issues.
• Following health and safety procedures and risk controls.
• Escalating specialist work to appropriately qualified contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities support

Health & safety

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Safeguarding checks

Right to work

Communication

Trade qualifications

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and dependable School Maintenance Technician to support a school in Guildford, Surrey. This opportunity is suited to someone with experience in property maintenance, building repairs, facilities support or a relevant trade.

The successful candidate will help maintain the school's buildings and facilities, responding to maintenance requests, completing minor repairs and identifying issues that require further attention. A practical approach, good problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to safety will be essential.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Maintenance Technician

• Location: Guildford, Surrey

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Building Maintenance and Technical Support

• Working Environment: School buildings, facilities and grounds

• Opportunity: Use practical maintenance skills in an educational setting.

Role Overview

The School Maintenance Technician will support the upkeep of school facilities by carrying out routine inspections, undertaking minor repairs and helping ensure that buildings remain safe and operational. The role will also involve reporting defects, supporting preventative maintenance and assisting the premises team with day-to-day requirements.

The successful applicant will be organised, safety-conscious and able to prioritise maintenance tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing general building maintenance and minor repairs.

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

• Carrying out basic carpentry, painting and decorating tasks.

• Identifying defects and reporting significant maintenance concerns.

• Supporting preventative maintenance schedules.

• Responding to repair requests from school staff.

• Assisting with furniture movement and classroom setup.

• Maintaining tools and equipment in safe working order.

• Checking facilities for visible damage and potential hazards.

• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.

• Monitoring maintenance supplies and reporting stock requirements.

• Supporting contractors and arranging access where required.

• Recording completed work and outstanding issues.

• Following health and safety procedures and risk controls.

• Escalating specialist work to appropriately qualified contractors.

About the School

The school is based in Guildford, Surrey, and aims to provide a safe and well-maintained environment that supports effective learning. The maintenance team helps ensure that facilities remain functional and suitable for everyday school activities.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities support or a related trade.

• Good practical repair and maintenance skills.

• Confidence using tools and equipment safely.

• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

• Ability to identify defects and report issues accurately.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and teamwork.

• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Relevant trade qualifications or technical training would be advantageous.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.