Temp Maintenance Technician

Outcomes First Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Meadowcroft School in Wakefield. You’ll assist with general maintenance, security, and health & safety duties while contributing to a positive work-life balance with the trial of a 4-Day Working Week. Join a 'Great Place to Work' that prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an office environment.
• Experience in educational settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities Manager with maintenance and security tasks.
• Conduct statutory checks and maintain Health & Safety records.
• Manage school vehicles and conduct transport duties.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Customer care skills

UK Driving Licence

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD

Salary: GBP27,625 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our close-knit team at Meadowcroft School located in Wakefield.

About the role

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager, undertaking general maintenance, security, porterage, and cleaning services at specified sites. This includes regular statutory checks such as asbestos visual checks, fire alarm weekly and periodic tests, water checks, etc.

Maintain Health and Safety paperwork and online systems in accordance with Acorn Care and Education policies and procedures and Independent School Standards.

Maintain security of the site, including opening and closing procedures, sharing locking/unlocking responsibilities with staff, and liaising with alarm companies for emergency call-outs.

Undertake periodic checks like asbestos visual checks, fire alarm tests, water temperature checks, first aid kit checks, emergency lighting tests, fire door checks, operation of fire exits, fire extinguisher tests, ladder checks, and equipment condition checks.

Place orders following accepted procedures, including arranging delivery of materials for maintenance tasks.

Participate in emergency and fire marshal training, be a member of the Health & Safety Committee, and be willing to undertake IOSH qualification and other training provided by Acorn.

Provide transport duties, including mini bus runs, and manage school vehicles to ensure they are in good condition and available when needed.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Experience and proficiency in office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Minimum of two years in an office environment.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of working within an educational setting (desirable).

About Us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 19, catering for a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

We are part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, and part of Outcomes First Group, leading the sector with innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, and you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks through