Senior Technician (Hinckley&H'Brk)

onlyFE; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking a Senior Technician to join the Estates Team to support Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The role may require work across other College sites as needed, with a focus on maintenance, repairs and coordinating contractors.

You will ensure safe, secure and welcoming environments for staff, learners and visitors. You will lead day-to-day operations, supervise contractors, and contribute to ongoing development and maintenance of the College estate, delivering high standards of

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in a hands‑on maintenance role with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience of coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security procedures, fire safety systems and emergency processes.
• Experience of working within a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Technician, you will take a leading role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the campus, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will coordinate operational activities, oversee maintenance and repair work, support site security, monitor compliance requirements and work closely with contractors to ensure College health and safety standards are met. The role also includes responsibility for inspections, statutory checks, equipment management and you will make a direct contribution to providing an outstanding environment for our learners, staff and wider community.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

General repairs

Contractor supervision

Security procedures

Fire safety

Emergency processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Position

£26,732 to £29,199

We're looking for a Senior Technician to join our Estates Team, supporting our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses. The successful candidate may also be required to work across other College sites when operationally required.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with strong practical skills and the ability to coordinate day-to-day operational activities? Do you take pride in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming environments?

As a Senior Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our campuses through maintenance, repairs, contractor supervision, portering duties and operational support. Working closely with the Estates Team, you will help ensure our facilities are maintained to a high standard and provide an excellent environment for staff, learners and visitors.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead operational activities, coordinate resources and contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of our College estate.

What Skills Are We Looking For

• Proven practical experience in a hands‑on maintenance role with skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing and general repairs.
• Experience of coordinating operational activities, contractors and team members.
• Knowledge of routine building maintenance, security procedures, fire safety systems and emergency processes.
• Experience of working within a technical or maintenance environment.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team

Responsibilities For The Role

As a Senior Technician, you will take a leading role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the campus, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will coordinate operational activities, oversee maintenance and repair work, support site security, monitor compliance requirements and work closely with contractors to ensure College health and safety standards are met. The role also includes responsibility for inspections, statutory checks, equipment management and you will make a direct contribution to providing an outstanding environment for our learners, staff and wider community.

The Location

This role is based across our Hinckley and Harrowbrook campuses, with occasional travel to other College sites as required.

Why Should You Apply?

• Role is a Grade F, where Salary Spinal Points ranges from 21 to 24, which are valued at £26,732 to £29,199 per annum for 1 FTE.
• 25 day Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and additional closure days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Excellent staff development opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive team making a visible impact on the College environment.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

We aim to support our employees in achieving a healthy work‑life balance. We recognise that many of our employees have responsibilities and are committed to providing support for our employees. We are working hard to support flexible and new ways of working where possible and offer a wide range of benefits.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references'.

Shortlisting Process

Each question is scored by a minimum of 2 people on the interview panel. Those applicants with the highest overall score and meet the essential criteria for the role, will progress through to the interview stage and then their application form will be considered too.