School Site Technician - Hednesford Valley High School

Hednesford Valley High; Cannock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hednesford Valley High School is seeking a dedicated Site Technician to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students with SEND. The role covers security, safety aspects, and both planned and reactive maintenance, with supervision of contractors and ensuring first-class presentation of buildings and grounds.

The role offers 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a split-shift pattern to open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm, all year round. DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities management or a similar site-based role.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Able to solve problems independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with staff, contractors, students and visitors.
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Calm under pressure and capable of handling emergencies.
• Comfortable working on their own during school closure periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage site security and health and safety compliance.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance and supervise contractors.
• Ensure school buildings and grounds are safe, functional and well-presented.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Problem solving

Organisation

Communication

Safeguarding

Independent working

Decision making

Job description

Site Technician - Salary: Grade 7 - £31,015 to £34,811 – Permanent, All Year Round.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours will ideally be on a split-shift basis and will include opening the school site at 7:00am and securing the premises at 6:00pm, although the exact working arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Are you a skilled, practical and proactive site professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Hednesford Valley High School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Technician to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys the challenge of managing a busy school site. You will be responsible for site security, health and safety compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, contractor supervision and ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional and well-presented.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in building maintenance, facilities management or a similar site-based role.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Is practical, resourceful and able to solve problems independently.
• Takes ownership of tasks and can prioritise workloads effectively.
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Communicates positively with staff, contractors, students and visitors.
• Is reliable, trustworthy and committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Remains calm under pressure and responds effectively to emergencies.
• Is comfortable working on their own during school closure periods.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and friendly school community.
• A varied role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the daily experience of our students and staff.

At Hednesford Valley High School, every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our young people thrive. If you are a committed professional who takes pride in maintaining high standards and creating a safe environment for learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Hednesford Valley High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026.

Interview Date: 9th November 2026