Maintenance Technician – Education Setting (SEND Environment)
📍 Location: Chaldon, near Redhill, Surrey
💰 Salary: £27,497 – £28,766 per year (depending on experience)
🕒 Hours: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week
🏗️ Sector: Facilities / Maintenance / Education
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a brand-new specialist education setting supporting young people aged 11-16 with social, emotional and communication needs. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the site safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils and staff.
This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same — from general repairs, painting, and joinery through to supporting health-and-safety checks, vehicle maintenance, and energy-efficient site management.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out routine and reactive maintenance across buildings, grounds, and equipment.
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Respond to maintenance requests using internal reporting systems and ensure timely resolution.
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Undertake planned inspections on utilities, services, and building fabric; record and action findings.
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Maintain accurate logs for tools, materials, and safety checks.
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Ensure safe storage of materials, paints, and tools in line with H&S and COSHH regulations.
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Support the movement and setup of furniture or equipment for school activities.
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Promote a clean, safe, and energy-efficient environment for staff and students.
Skills & Experience Required
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a general maintenance or site-technician role.
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Full UK driving licence (own vehicle required due to location).
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Confident carrying out basic repairs (carpentry, decorating, plumbing, or electrical).
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Understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
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Comfortable using IT systems for audits and maintenance reporting.
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Willingness to work occasional unsociable hours when required.
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Any of the following are an advantage:
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Trade qualification (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting/decorating)
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Health & Safety certifications (Working at Height, Manual Handling, COSHH)
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First Aid certificate
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D1 licence entitlement
Benefits
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Competitive salary with regular reviews
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Training and career-development opportunities
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Enhanced annual leave and pension
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Life assurance and company sick pay
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Health cash-plan, 24/7 GP access and employee-assistance programme
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Perkbox discounts on shopping, travel, and gym memberships
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Cycle-to-Work and car-leasing schemes
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£1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (terms apply)