Job Description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance.
We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us at teamOFG!
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD
Salary: £27,625 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team at Meadowcroft School in Wakefield.
About the role
The post holder will assist the Facilities Manager in undertaking general maintenance, security, porterage, and cleaning services at various sites, including statutory checks such as asbestos visual checks, fire alarm weekly and periodic tests, and water checks. Maintain health and safety paperwork and online systems in accordance with policies and standards. Maintain site security, including opening and closing procedures, and be a key holder for emergency call outs. Liaise with alarm companies, undertake periodic checks, and place orders for materials. Be a member of the emergency and fire marshal group, maintaining relevant qualifications, and manage school vehicles, ensuring they are in good order.
Essential Skills and Competencies
* Experience with office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
* Minimum two years in an office environment
* Excellent customer care skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience in an educational setting (desirable)
About Us
Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 19, catering to a wide range of needs across four sites in Wakefield. We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, and part of Outcomes First Group, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive reward package including life assurance, pension scheme, mental health support, health checks, flexible benefits, discount options, cycle to work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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