SITE TECHNICIAN

Hednesford Valley High School; Hednesford; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Autonomy in role

Training and development opportunities

Make a tangible difference to students

Job summary

Hednesford Valley High School is seeking an experienced Site Technician to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, including SEND provision. You will manage site security, safety compliance and planned/reactive maintenance while supervising contractors and ensuring buildings and grounds remain well-presented.

The role requires reliability, practical problem-solving, and the ability to work independently, including during school closure periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Able to prioritise tasks, solve problems independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication with staff, contractors, students and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure and welcoming school environment.
• Oversee site security, health and safety compliance, and building/grounds upkeep.
• Plan and respond to maintenance needs; supervise contractors where required.
• Ensure readiness during school opening/closing times and school closures.

Skills

Site maintenance

Facilities management

Health and safety

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

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.