Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Location: Chaldon, Surrey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 13.22 13.83 per hour / 27,498 28,766 per year (dependent on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week (hours to be agreed with line manager) We are currently looking to recruit aMaintenance Technician to join a newly opened specialist secondary school supporting young people aged 1116 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs, often associated with Autism based in Chaldon. The Role You will ensure the school site, grounds, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe and functional learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. Your work will help safeguard health, safety, and general wellbeing across the site. Key Responsibilities: Complete maintenance tasks efficiently and proactively Respond to maintenance requests using online ticketing software Assist with movement and installation of furniture and equipment Maintain and check vehicles, including mileage logs and usage registers Ensure safe storage of tools, equipment, materials, and keys Assist with regular inspections of building services, utilities, and fabric Carry out minor repairs, including carpentry, painting/decorating, and furniture fixes Follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe working principles Build positive relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders Support any additional tasks as directed to maintain site operations Qualifications & Experience Desirable: Qualified First Aider Health & Safety qualifications (Working at Height, Manual Handling, COSHH) Additional trade skills (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting/decorating) D1 driving qualification Essential: Minimum 2 years experience in a similar site maintenance role Full UK Driving License (own vehicle required due to location) Understanding of safe working principles and Health & Safety legislation Mechanical experience or basic machine maintenance Competent in using a range of tools and carrying out general maintenance tasks IT skills to operate internal audit systems and asset management Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-19