At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure maintenance and repairs across two SEN schools, keeping the environment safe and welcoming.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with inspiring pupils and a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions and invests in your development.
- Qualifications: Basic maintenance skills, health and safety knowledge, and a proactive attitude are essential.
Salary: £29,120 - £31,512 per year dependent on experience
Hours: 40 Hours per week Monday to Friday - to include 3pm - 8pm - Additional 3 hours per day to be agreed
Location: KT24 5JP
School Staffing Solutions are currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to join a school team, you will be working across 2 SEN Schools in Smallfield and in Effingham. You will be responsible for ensuring that all matters relating to the continuous operation, grounds and equipment are maintained in such a way that ensures a high quality site service is provided at all times thus ensuring the safeguarding, health, safety and general well-being of all those accessing the site.
You will be working with the Premises and Compliance Manager (PCM), you will also contribute to the development of the services through site expansion projects and integrating new/developed buildings. The students range from 6 - 16 years old across the sites with difficulties with communication and social interaction, typically associated with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The two schools share the same Principal, School Business Manager and PCM, but all other staff are separate.
Why Apply?
- Make a real difference in students' lives
- Work with inspiring pupils and a supportive team
- Be part of an organisation that values and invests in staff
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishments are undertaken across whole sites and any associated properties and that grounds are maintained to a high standard.
- Carry out routine Health and Safety tasks including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella management and all other compliance requirements. All required checks must be recorded appropriately on the Safety Culture system and be available for inspection.
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the group health and safety policy and business continuity and fire procedures.
- Support the PCM in ensuring all preventative maintenance and servicing is carried out to a high standard and recorded appropriately.
What We're Looking For:
- Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of users with complex needs is essential.
- Understands and can apply Legislation and Regulations relating to all aspects of site management e.g. to fire, health and safety, Legionella, asbestos, security, COSHH and Safeguarding (within a college/school environment preferred).
- Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance and grounds maintenance and to effectively delegate and monitor work of others.
- Computer literacy skills essential due to the utilisation of the internal CAFM system.
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
- Health and Safety qualification desirable.
- Ability to liaise with staff at all levels of technical knowledge.
- Enthusiastic and pro-active, keen to be involved.
- General maintenance knowledge preferably with a qualification in electrics/plumbing. Alternatively, a construction trade.
- Customer service and problem solving approach.
How to Apply:
Please get in touch with Amy for an application form or call.
School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment agency for this role.
Maintenance Technician employer: School Staffing Solutions
At School Staffing Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values dedication and innovation in education. Our Wisbech location provides a vibrant community atmosphere, enhanced pension schemes, and numerous employee perks, ensuring that our SEN English Teachers have the resources and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
