Job Role: Facilities Technician
Location: A coeducational secondary school in Hackney
Rate: £28,947 - £31,836 per annum
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
GSL Education London Branch is looking for a skilled and reliable Facilities Technician to join a coeducational secondary school in Hackney. As a Facilities Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community where your work truly makes a difference.
Why should you join as a Facilities Technician?
Work in a positive and friendly school environment
Be part of a team that values your skills and contributions
Enjoy a competitive daily rate and long-term work stability
Opportunity to develop your skills and experience in an educational setting
Key Responsibilities of the Facilities Technician:
Carry out general maintenance and repairs around the school site
Support the upkeep of the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment
Respond quickly and effectively to reported issues and emergencies
Assist with setting up facilities for events and school activities
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and school policies
Help manage and monitor stock of tools, materials, and equipment
Work closely with school staff to maintain a clean and safe environment
Requirements to succeed as a Facilities Technician:
Previous experience as a Facilities Technician or in a similar maintenance role
Good practical skills with ability to fix, maintain, and repair various equipment and facilities
Awareness of health and safety standards and safe working practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable, hardworking, and with a proactive attitude
Good communication skills and a professional approach
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the Facilities Technician role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch