Repair & Maintenance Technician - Academies for Character and Excellence
- Somerset
- Full Time
- Torbay NJC Grade G 22: £26,481.91 per annum (actual)
Join Our Vision for Excellence and become the Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician at The Academies for Character and Excellence!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children across Devon? The Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) is a thriving and dynamic multi-academy trust of seventeen Primary Schools spanning Devon and Somerset. We're growing fast and committed to creating exceptional schools built on our shared core values: Collaboration, Community, Integrity, Equity, and Uncompromising Excellence.
Required to work across all of the Trust school sites in Somerset.
A Trust van is provided with the role.
This is your chance to be part of an innovative and supportive team that puts its mission at the heart of everything it does. As our Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy:
• Opportunities for growth and career progression
• A flexible and engaging role
• The satisfaction of making a real difference to children’s education
• A welcoming workplace where your contribution is valued
• Access to a company vehicle for your duties
Following growth within the Trust we are looking to appoint a highly skilled Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician to cover our school sites in Somerset. The core purpose of the role will be to ensure that our schools sites are well maintained and compliant in health, safety and estates management.
You will be a part of our essential Estates Team ensuring that our buildings are maintained to a high quality and kept in a safe working condition. The role covers a number of varied tasks where skills in carpentry, fixing locks, electrical work, plumbing, drainage, painting and decorating are required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing an efficient maintenance service, carrying out work of a wide ranging nature through the following areas:-
• The planned Preventative Maintenance Programme (PPM)
• Breakdown and repair
• Possible alterations to services
• Skilled fault finding
• Testing and re-verification of services (subject to training)
• Possible installation of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures
• Report and upload documentation on the company compliance system (training provided)
• Deal with minor security/ safety issues in a timely manner
• Identifying and reporting major items for repair to the Premises Manager
• Responsible for monitoring and managing control of resources and stock levels
• Organising and overseeing contractors carrying out works on site
What We’re Looking For
We need a proactive and organised individual with a commitment to excellence and a passion for maintaining safe and inspiring learning environments. You’ll need:
• Excellent experience in multiple trades, and with a strong working knowledge of Health & Safety policies and regulations
• A good understanding of COSHH and be confident to work within these constraints
• The ability to interact in both a friendly and professionally manner with staff, visitors, pupils and parents at all sites.
Why Join ACE?
At ACE, we don’t just talk about our values—we live them. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to an exceptional Trust that’s transforming the educational landscape. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this mission. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
How to Apply
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact. For a detailed job description and application form, visit our website at ACE Trust Vacancies | Academies for Character and Excellence | Devon. Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on 17th January 2025.
Join us in shaping a brighter future - apply today!
Interview Date: 21st January 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSomerset
- Work Postcode
Somerset
- Reference
JS06600
- Occupational GroupManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
Torbay NJC Grade G 22: £26,481.91 per annum (actual)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Closing Date
17/01/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes