Maintenance/Premises Technician – Handyman

Overview

Maintenance/Premises Technician – Handyman

Full time, 37 hours per week

NJC 18 to 22 (Actual salary £31,537 – £33,699)

We are looking to appoint a Maintenance/Premises Technician Handyman who will work with the Site and Facilities team on a daily basis. They will help to ensure the smooth running of the Academy premises and the safe operation of the site. The role will suit somebody who has a positive attitude, a flexible approach and is able to work under their own initiative. The successful candidate will have experience in maintenance skills including carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance. They will also be willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Site and Facilities team on a daily basis to ensure the smooth running of the Academy premises and the safe operation of the site.
• Perform maintenance tasks with skills in carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Be willing to learn new skills as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance skills including carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a positive attitude and flexible approach.

About Spencer Academies Trust

Spencer Academies Trust is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18,000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2,800 staff across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.

We aim to deliver results that compete with the highest performing schools in the country and to provide a curriculum for students that is broad, opportunity-filled and of high quality.

Safeguarding, Equality and Recruitment

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including Enhanced DBS (where applicable) and Level 2 Safeguarding training. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

How to Apply

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 9am. Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

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Benefits

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person