Maintenance Technician
Location: Chaldon, Surrey
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.22 £13.83 per hour / £27,498 £28,766 per year (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week (hours to be agreed with line manager)
We are currently looking to recruit aMaintenance Technician to join a newly opened specialist secondary school supporting young people aged 1116 with social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing needs, often associated with Autism based in Chaldon.
The Role
You will ensure the school site, grounds, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe and functional learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. Your work will help safeguard health, safety, and general wellbeing across the site.
Key Responsibilities: Complete maintenance tasks efficiently and proactively
Respond to maintenance requests using online ticketing software
Assist with movement and installation of furniture and equipment
Maintain and check vehicles, including mileage logs and usage registers
Ensure safe storage of tools, equipment, materials, and keys
Assist with regular inspections of building services, utilities, and fabric
Carry out minor repairs, including carpentry, painting/decorating, and furniture fixes
Follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe working principles
Build positive relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders
Support any additional tasks as directed to maintain site operations
Qualifications & Experience
Desirable: Qualified First Aider
Health & Safety qualifications (Working at Height, Manual Handling, COSHH)
Additional trade skills (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting/decorating)
D1 driving qualification
Essential: Minimum 2 years experience in a similar site maintenance role
Full UK Driving License (own vehicle required due to location)
Understanding of safe working principles and Health & Safety legislation
Mechanical experience or basic machine maintenance
Competent in using a range of tools and carrying out general maintenance tasks
IT skills to operate internal audit systems and asset management
Flexibility to work unsociable hours when required
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