Estates Technician (Schools)
Maidenhead, Berkshire
£30,750 – £33,349 + 29 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Staff Benefits + Excellent Work-Life Balance
Overview
Do you have experience in maintenance, facilities or site services and want a role where you can take ownership, develop your skills and enjoy an excellent work‑life balance? Are you looking for a varied, hands‑on position where you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of a large and successful school estate? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded secondary school as an Estates Technician, working within a supportive Estates Team responsible for maintaining a busy and well‑resourced school environment. The school is known for its strong community culture, excellent facilities and commitment to investing in both its staff and estate. Serving over 1,500 students, the site offers a varied and interesting working environment where no two days are ever the same.
Working a 6:30am to 2:30pm shift, you’ll be responsible for helping open and prepare the school each day, ensuring facilities are safe, secure and fully operational for staff, students and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Estates Manager and Senior Site Manager and will be trusted to take responsibility for the site when required. This is a hands‑on role that combines maintenance, facilities management, contractor coordination and site operations. You’ll carry out a range of repair and maintenance tasks, support health and safety compliance, assist with school events and lettings, and help ensure the estate remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who uses it.
The Role
- Open and prepare the school site for daily operation
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Undertake basic plumbing, electrical, painting and general repair work
- Support contractors and ensure works are completed safely
- Assist with school events, lettings and room setups
- Help maintain site security and respond to site‑related issues
- Support health & safety and compliance activities
- Work closely with the Estates Manager and Senior Site Manager
- Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm
The Person
- Experience within facilities, maintenance, caretaking or estates
- Practical maintenance skills including basic plumbing, electrical work and decorating
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Comfortable taking responsibility for site operations when required
- Understanding of health & safety and site compliance
- Positive, proactive and team‑orientated approach
- Looking for a long‑term role with excellent work‑life balance
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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