At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate maintenance across schools, ensuring safety and compliance for children and young people.
- Company: Join Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust, dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Benefits: Generous pension, 26 days leave, mental health support, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in learning environments while developing your career in facilities management.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance coordination and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 28142 £ per year.
Salary: Band 4 (£26,403 – £28,142)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 21st April
Are you an organised and proactive facilities professional with experience in maintenance coordination and statutory compliance? Do you want to play a vital role in helping ensure the safety of different learning environments for children and young people? We have a unique opportunity for a Responsive Maintenance Coordinator to join our estates team and help ensure our schools remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
You will work closely with headteachers, caretakers, contractors, and the central Trust team to prioritise issues, manage records and support statutory compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and track responsive maintenance across multiple sites
- Act as the first point of contact for reactive maintenance requests
- Obtain and review quotes, raise purchase orders, and monitor works to completion
- Ensure contractors meet statutory and Trust compliance requirements
- Support health & safety audits (e.g. fire risk assessments, legionella, H&S audits)
- Assist with statutory compliance processes and risk assessments
- Attend site visits and caretaker meetings
- An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
- Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
- Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ
01670 331935
admin.mat@ncea.org.uk
RESPONSIVE MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR in Ashington employer: The Northumberland Church of England Academy
Join Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust as a Director of Health, Safety and Estates, where you will be part of a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With an excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave, and access to comprehensive mental health support, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to lead health and safety initiatives across a diverse educational estate in Ashington. The Trust is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff alike.
Contact Details:
The Northumberland Church of England Academy Recruitment Team
