Site Maintenance Officer / Estates Technician

Site Maintenance Officer / Estates Technician

Reading

£25,000 - £28,000 + Ongoing Training & Development + MediCash + Long-Term Job Security + Benefits

An excellent opportunity for a practical and hands-on maintenance professional to join a highly regarded school, playing a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving educational setting with a strong reputation for excellence. The school benefits from extensive facilities and grounds, and the Estates Team plays a vital role in ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and fully operational throughout the year.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance, security, and operation of the school site. This is a varied role involving planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, health and safety compliance, grounds maintenance, security duties, and supporting school events and lettings.

The role would suit someone with experience in site maintenance, caretaking, facilities management, estates, building maintenance, or a skilled trades background looking for a stable and rewarding position within education.

The Role:

*Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the school site, including general repairs, decorating, basic plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance.

*Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks, maintaining accurate records of completed works and compliance activities.

*Maintain the school's grounds and external areas to a high standard, ensuring they remain safe, tidy, and fit for purpose.

*Monitor heating, lighting, drainage, and other site services, identifying and resolving issues promptly.

*Manage and supervise contractors on site, ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

*Assist with site security including opening and closing the premises, alarm systems, keyholder responsibilities, and responding to emergencies when required.

*Carry out regular fire safety inspections, alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and support the maintenance of fire risk assessments.

*Support the delivery of school events, lettings, assemblies, parents' evenings, and other activities through room setups and furniture movement.

The Person:

*Experience within facilities, estates, caretaking, building maintenance, site management, or a similar hands-on role.

*Practical maintenance skills covering general building repairs and upkeep.

*Knowledge of health and safety practices within a facilities or maintenance environment.

*Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

*Confident liaising with contractors and external service providers.

*Good record-keeping and organisational skills.

*Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency call-outs.

*Full UK Driving Licence.

*Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.