Site Technician - St Nicholas First School

Site Technician

St Nicholas CE (VC) First School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Site Technician to join our passionate, enthusiastic, and forward‑thinking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, experienced individual with practical handyperson skills. We are looking for someone eager to develop their expertise in school compliance and health and safety. You will join an Academy site team of three, working collaboratively to share knowledge and skills across the Trust. Training will be fully provided to the successful applicant to ensure you have the right tools for the job.

• Position:
  Site Technician
• Location:
  
  St Nicholas First School
• Salary: £25,583 FTE
• Hourly rate: £13.26
• Hours:
  
  20 per week
• Contract:
  
  Permanent Part Time
• Start Date:
  
  01/09/2026

• Maintain the school building and coordinate contractors for major repairs.
• Complete and document all health, safety, and compliance checks (e.g., water and temperature checks).
• Proactively address minor repairs quickly and efficiently to keep the school safe and tidy.
• Manage evening lock‑up duties and liaise courteously with members of the public and lettings.
• Cover colleague absences and holidays within the Academy site team as required.
• Undertake overtime and longer days for larger projects as needed.
• Take on small repairs and maintenance projects as required.
• Be available to open and lock in pre‑agreed times for PTFA events, evenings or weekends – this will be paid as overtime.
• Support the handling of school deliveries, ensuring all items are received promptly and distributed efficiently to the correct recipient.

• The motivation to achieve the very best for our school environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong desire or existing experience to develop skills in health and safety compliance.
• Experience working effectively with adults and external contractors.
• The ability to work to a high standard, meet deadlines, and work well as a team player.
• Alignment with the full criteria listed in the job description.

• A welcoming, warm, and family‑oriented school atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• A dedicated, professional, and motivated staff team focused on building positive community relationships.
• A supportive ethos driving aspiration, ambition, and high achievement for all.
• A dynamic, creative environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities.
• The encouragement to introduce new ideas and make a real difference to our school.

20 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Split Shift: 3 hours in the morning (7am – 10am), 1 hour in the evenings). Hours are negotiable for the right candidate.

• Closing date: 15th June 2026

St Nicholas First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references
• Online social media checks
• Other pre‑employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

St Nicholas First School
Part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust
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