Site Maintenance Technician

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Stoke sub Hamdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Site Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and cleanliness of its facilities. This role not only involves maintenance work but also fostering a positive environment for students and staff. Successful applicants will enjoy benefits like a generous pension scheme, employee rewards, and flexible working options, including part-time roles and job shares.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on work
• Experience in maintenance or groundskeeping
• Confidence in tool usage

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and outdoor spaces to high standards
• Perform essential checks and repairs
• Collaborate with contractors for site services

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar role

Tools

Tools like mowers and paintbrushes

Job description

Join Our Team as a Site Maintenance Technician!

Are you practical, proactive, and passionate about keeping things running smoothly? Do you love working outdoors, fixing things, and making a real difference every day? If so, we want to hear from you!

Stanchester Academy is looking for a dedicated Site Maintenance Technician to help keep our grounds and facilities safe, clean, and inspiring for students and staff. This role involves more than maintenance — it's about making an impact in a student-focused environment where teamwork matters.

We are expanding our team and have multiple positions available, with various working patterns, including full-time and part-time roles up to 37 hours per week.

What You'll Do

• Maintain our buildings and outdoor spaces to high standards
• Perform essential checks and repairs
• Support safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to deliver excellent site services
• Ensure our school remains compliant, efficient, and welcoming

You’ll Thrive If You

• Enjoy practical, hands-on work and problem-solving
• Have experience in maintenance, groundskeeping, or a similar role
• Take pride in doing things correctly and maintaining safety
• Are confident in using tools like mowers, paintbrushes, or toolbox

What We Offer

• Generous local government pension scheme with over 23% employer contributions
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high-street discounts and Staff Wellbeing Centre
• Free on-site parking

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 8th June 2025

We value potential and recognize individuals for the skills and experiences they've gained in all areas of life. Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply.

Our staff benefits include a positive working environment, employer pension contributions of at least 23%, generous annual leave, on-site gyms, free parking, retail discounts, and Employee Assistance Programmes. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and job shares, and are happy to discuss these options.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as BAME, disabled, or LGBT individuals. We promote equality of opportunity and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or civil partnership status.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be required for successful applicants.