School Premises & Facilities Technician

International Schools Today; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital surgical treatment insurance

Cash plan with wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bedford Girls' School is seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant to support the Estates and Facilities Supervisor in keeping the school premises to the highest standards. The role covers maintenance, health and safety checks, furniture movement, and minor repairs with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

You will work as part of a team, showing flexibility to adapt to diverse tasks and participate in event setups and security rosters as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on trade skills or practical maintenance ability.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation applicable to school premises.
• Demonstrated teamworking skills and collaborative approach.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with.
• Carry out routine building repairs and maintenance duties not requiring a certified craftsperson (e.g. minor carpentry, re-decorating, re-tiling, unblocking sinks, replacing light fittings/bulbs, repairing door locks).
• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for morning assemblies, GCSE/A-Level/IB exams (sports hall/assembly hall setups), dining hall lunch service, parents' evenings, open mornings, and School events.
• Act as a registered site keyholder for out-of-hours intruder/fire alarm activations on a rostered callout allowance basis.

Job description

Bedford Girls' School is seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant to support the Estates and Facilities Supervisor in keeping the school premises to the highest standards. The role covers maintenance, health and safety checks, furniture movement, and minor repairs with a collaborative, hands-on approach.

You will work as part of a team, showing flexibility to adapt to diverse tasks and participate in event setups and security rosters as required.