Our client is seeking a skilled, practical and reliable School Maintenance Technician to join the premises team at a well-established secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex. This role would suit a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, carrying out repairs and helping ensure that school buildings remain safe, functional and well presented.

The successful candidate will assist with planned maintenance and day-to-day repair requests across the school site. Previous experience in a school environment is desirable, although applicants with relevant experience in commercial buildings, property maintenance or facilities management may also be considered.

Position Highlights

• Practical maintenance role within a secondary school.

• Opportunity to support the upkeep of classrooms, offices, workshops and shared facilities.

• Varied duties involving inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Suitable for candidates with building maintenance or facilities experience.

Role Overview

As School Maintenance Technician, you will help maintain the school's buildings, fixtures and facilities by completing routine repairs and identifying issues that require further attention. You will work closely with the Site Manager to prioritise maintenance requests, carry out preventative checks and ensure that problems are reported and resolved appropriately.

The role requires practical skills, good judgement and a responsible approach to health and safety. You will be expected to recognise the limits of your competence and ensure that specialist work is referred to appropriately qualified contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance inspections across the school site.

• Complete minor repairs to doors, locks, furniture, fittings and other building fixtures.

• Assist with basic plumbing-related maintenance within your training and authorised responsibilities.

• Identify and report faults involving electrical systems, heating, ventilation and other specialist installations.

• Carry out basic decorating, patching and touch-up work where required.

• Respond to maintenance requests submitted by teaching and administrative staff.

• Maintain records of completed repairs and outstanding maintenance tasks.

• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules and equipment checks.

• Ensure tools, materials and work areas are kept tidy and secure.

• Help prepare rooms and facilities for school events and activities.

• Support contractor visits and ensure site procedures are followed.

• Report hazards, damaged equipment and potential risks promptly.

• Follow relevant risk assessments and school health and safety procedures.

• Work cooperatively with caretakers, site managers and external maintenance providers.

About the School

The school relies on a well-maintained site to support effective teaching and learning. The premises team works throughout the year to ensure classrooms, facilities and communal spaces remain safe, accessible and suitable for everyday use.

Experience and Skills

• Previous building maintenance, facilities or repair experience is desirable.

• School-based maintenance experience would be particularly advantageous.

• Practical knowledge of general repairs, fixtures and building upkeep.

• Understanding of health and safety procedures and safe tool use.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond to maintenance requests.

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain accurate work records.

• Professional communication skills when dealing with school staff and contractors.

• Awareness of safeguarding requirements in an educational environment.

• Relevant trade qualifications or maintenance training would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete required safeguarding checks and training.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this School Maintenance Technician position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible. Candidates with practical maintenance experience, particularly within schools or other public buildings, are encouraged to apply.