Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician | Full Time (37 hours) | Permanent

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to join our Estates & Facilities team and help maintain a safe, efficient and high-quality environment across our College sites.

You will be supporting the safe and effective operation of the College estate, working across multiple sites to carry out planned, reactive, and project maintenance on buildings, facilities, and equipment. As part of a busy Estates team, you’ll play a key role in minimising disruption and maintaining high standards, while helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

You will also ensure all work is delivered in line with health and safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Undertaking general maintenance duties across College sites, both independently and as part of a team
• Carrying out planned and reactive repairs to a range of building services
• Completing multi-skilled tasks including carpentry, basic plumbing, and general building maintenance
• Maintaining and repairing doors, windows, furniture, and non-technical equipment
• Supporting minor installation works within your technical competence
• Assisting with water systems maintenance and responding to leaks/blockages
• Ensuring building fabric is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
• Recording maintenance activities and updating relevant systems
• Following COSHH, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times
• Supporting a professional, compliant, and well-maintained estate environment

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 9–4 / A–C) or equivalent
• A recognised trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Experience in a hands‑on maintenance or facilities role
• Strong practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repair
• Multi‑skilled capability (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, building maintenance)
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Ability to diagnose faults and problem solve effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting

• Experience in a multi‑site or large organisation
• Knowledge of water hygiene / legionella
• Working at Height experience (PASMA/IPAF)
• Experience with in education or public sector environments
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)

We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.