Property Services Engineer
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7EL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fb1a6faa-f537-41b1-8f4f-c9488383e48b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join our team and help shape an outstanding learning environment. We are seeking proactive and skilled Property Services Engineers to both maintain and enhance our school’s buildings and grounds. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and inspiring spaces for students and staff.
Key responsibilities include:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance;
• Lead refurbishment and decoration projects to improve learning spaces;
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements;
• Maintain outdoor areas and seasonal site tasks.
We’re looking for:
• Experience in premises or facilities maintenance;
• At least a basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general repairs;
• Commitment to health and safety regulations;
• Approachable, organised, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a collaborative team;
• Lots of opportunities to engage with the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities aligned with your interests, from supporting our music festival or school musical to outdoor pursuits like climbing;
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference to students’ daily experience.
What the school offers its staff
Perks and Benefits:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual % pay rises matched to teacher pay awards;
• Training and support;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Simply Health insurance;
• Free onsite parking and tea/coffee;
• Strong school community culture where all staff are seen as darers: daring students to be the best they can be.
If you are passionate about creating a positive learning environment and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.
Join our team and help shape an outstanding learning environment. We are seeking proactive and skilled Property Services Engineers to both maintain and enhance our school’s buildings and grounds. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and inspiring spaces for students and staff.
Key responsibilities include:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance;
• Lead refurbishment and decoration projects to improve learning spaces;
• Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements;
• Maintain outdoor areas and seasonal site tasks.
We’re looking for:
• Experience in premises or facilities maintenance;
• At least a basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general repairs;
• Commitment to health and safety regulations;
• Approachable, organised, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a collaborative team;
• Lots of opportunities to engage with the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities aligned with your interests, from supporting our music festival or school musical to outdoor pursuits like climbing;
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference to students’ daily experience.
What the school offers its staff
Perks and Benefits:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual % pay rises matched to teacher pay awards;
• Training and support;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Simply Health insurance;
• Free onsite parking and tea/coffee;
• Strong school community culture where all staff are seen as darers: daring students to be the best they can be.
If you are passionate about creating a positive learning environment and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.