School Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 28 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.15 to £13.14 p/hr |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 October 2024 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7TB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1444842 |
Summary
Overview and Responsibilities
Maintenance Technician
Location: Aurora Brooklands, Leyland
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £12.15 to £13.14 p/hr (£25,272 to £27,331 p/a) Depending on experience
Aurora Brooklands School is an independent specialist day school, we support young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who face communication and behavioural challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
The main purpose of the role:
To assist in maintaining the site by ensuring that all the buildings and grounds are kept in good order as directed by the School Business Manager and the group Facilities and Estates Team. The successful applicant will be required to assist with basic vehicle checks, maintenance and some record keeping on a regular basis.
This job involves a variety of duties which include carrying out general maintenance, repairs to the building and planned maintenance. This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the main school and associated school buildings.
Key duties:
Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach
Keep a record of all the day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken
Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions.
Maintain plant and equipment service records.
Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager
Carry out Maintenance and Health and Safety checks on water
Fire alarm, exits, equipment, emergency lighting, asbestos and general checks as required.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the group health and safety policy, emergency and fire procedures.
Basic checks and maintenance of the fleet of vehicles on site
Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site.
Promote and maximise the security of the premises.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential.
General knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, e.g., fluid checks, and tyre pressure.
General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing.
Experience working as a qualified electrician, carpenter or plumber- desirable
Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Understanding of hot & cold water systems
Good IT Skills
Knowledge of good working trade practices.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no costSave money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension (from October) and Life Assurance.
UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
Refer a friend for £1,000
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Maintenance Technician
Location: Aurora Brooklands, Leyland
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £12.15 to £13.14 p/hr (£25,272 to £27,331 p/a) Depending on experience
Aurora Brooklands School is an independent specialist day school, we support young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who face communication and behavioural challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.
The main purpose of the role:
To assist in maintaining the site by ensuring that all the buildings and grounds are kept in good order as directed by the School Business Manager and the group Facilities and Estates Team. The successful applicant will be required to assist with basic vehicle checks, maintenance and some record keeping on a regular basis.
This job involves a variety of duties which include carrying out general maintenance, repairs to the building and planned maintenance. This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the main school and associated school buildings.
Key duties:
Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach
Keep a record of all the day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken
Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions.
Maintain plant and equipment service records.
Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager
Carry out Maintenance and Health and Safety checks on water
Fire alarm, exits, equipment, emergency lighting, asbestos and general checks as required.
Understand and ensure the implementation of the group health and safety policy, emergency and fire procedures.
Basic checks and maintenance of the fleet of vehicles on site
Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site.
Promote and maximise the security of the premises.
Skills and Qualifications
Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential.
General knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, e.g., fluid checks, and tyre pressure.
General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing.
Experience working as a qualified electrician, carpenter or plumber- desirable
Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Understanding of hot & cold water systems
Good IT Skills
Knowledge of good working trade practices.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no costSave money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension (from October) and Life Assurance.
UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.
Refer a friend for £1,000
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.