Facilities Technician

Summary:

Join a school's Facilities Technician team to ensure safe and compliant campus maintenance services.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence in education, with a strong focus on inclusivity and student success. It offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses, and has consistently achieved outstanding results and Ofsted ratings.

The Opportunity:

As a Facilities Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety, compliance, and functionality of campus facilities. This role is essential in ensuring that students, staff, and visitors have access to a well-maintained and secure environment. You will support the Facilities Manager with a variety of maintenance tasks, including planned and reactive repairs, statutory checks, and keyholding duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the campus.
• Conduct statutory checks in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform reactive repairs in line with SFG20, TR19 ventilation hygiene, and ACOP L8 water hygiene/Legionella control guidelines.
• Support the Facilities Manager with general maintenance and operational tasks.
• Keyhold and manage building access, including opening and locking up buildings as required.
• Operate fire alarms and lockdown systems in emergency situations.
• Assist with other duties that contribute to the smooth running of the site.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant experience in commercial pipefitting and plumbing.
• A qualification in pipe fitting or plumbing.
• Experience in at least one other trade discipline, such as electrical or carpentry.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and outside normal working hours.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Preferred

• Experience in facilities management or related fields.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience with keyholding and building security procedures.
• Strong customer service skills and a willingness to support the school community.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary on the Sixth Form College support staff scale.
• Full-time, permanent position with 36.5 hours per week.
• Flexible shift pattern with time off in lieu for weekend and evening work.