Nursery-Jobs in Großbritannien

Our client is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities Manager in looking after the building and grounds at 3 schools in a Multi Academy Trust. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds.

The core operations run Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm, with additional lettings taking place at weekends. This structure gives real flexibility to shape the role around the right person. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, casual work, or occasional hours on an as-needed basis - our client is open to working around you.

Responsibilities of the post holder are not limited to, but will include:

• Regular maintenance of the site ensuring it remains clean and accessible at all times.
• Unlocking the premises in advance of the school day and securing the premises at the end of the day.
• Carry out day to day repairs / maintenance of the buildings
• Be part of the alarm callout rota as required, so access to a vehicle if essential
• Assist with events and general running of the schools
• In conjunction with the Facilities Manager organise external contractors to undertake maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.

You will be a responsible individual who takes pride in your day-to-day work. You will be very pro-active in attending to the needs of the school to ensure everything runs smoothly and be able to provide excellent customer service skills as well as having an awareness of health and safety issues. A good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIY would be desirable.

Our client is a Multi Academy Trust, consisting of two secondary schools, one primary school and one nursery at the heart of our local community in the Maidstone and Malling area of Kent.

All of the schools have a strong and inclusive ethos, reflecting their vision. Staff and students embrace the values, and they share a belief that schools are stronger when they work together whilst being proud and respectful of the unique identity of each of the schools.

They have a central support team with core functions such as Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Marketing and Governance.

They are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. They actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. They value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make their organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, they are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside their term-time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

When you click apply you will be taken to our clients career site where you will need to complete an application form to complete you application.

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