Traveling Site Maintenance & Safety Technician

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 26,403 - 28,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with generous employer

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Mental health and wellbeing support

Nest childcare provision (Ashington &

CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a Peripatetic Site Assistant to provide maintenance and caretaking across its schools, including William Leech Primary School. The role focuses on practical, hands-on maintenance, safety checks, and maintaining presentation of school sites.

A full UK driving licence is essential as the role may require travel between sites; the post is permanent with 37 hours per week and a pension with generous employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Travel between school sites may be required; a full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to perform practical maintenance and repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance, such as basic plumbing, joinery, fixing work and minor electrical tasks (e.g. changing lightbulbs).
• Opening and closing the school buildings, conducting routine security/alarm checks, and responding to emergency call outs.
• Conduct essential safety checks such as emergency lighting tests, water monitoring, and fire alarm testing.
• Keep external areas clean, safe and clear of debris such as leaves and branches; includes gritting and snow clearance during bad weather.
• Support with daily school operations, such as setting up rooms and halls for events like parents evening, exams and assemblies.

Job description

The Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a Peripatetic Site Assistant to provide maintenance and caretaking across its schools, including William Leech Primary School. The role focuses on practical, hands-on maintenance, safety checks, and maintaining presentation of school sites.

A full UK driving licence is essential as the role may require travel between sites; the post is permanent with 37 hours per week and a pension with generous employer contributions.