Job description:
Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in education? Join our dedicated team at Delt, where purpose meets opportunity.
About the Role
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to support a range of school sites in Plymouth, with occasional travel to schools in Cornwall and Tiverton. This is a hands-on, varied role that is vital in helping us maintain safe, secure, and welcoming school environments.
You’ll be:
- Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across multiple school sites
- Conducting statutory building checks (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Acting as a keyholder and attending emergency callouts when required
- Identifying and resolving maintenance issues proactively
- Coordinating with contractors and ensuring health & safety compliance
- Supporting larger tasks that require teamwork across sites
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is:
Experienced in a similar maintenance or caretaker role.
Skilled in DIY and general maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
Organised, motivated, and able to manage a busy workload across different locations.
A great communicator who can work well with school staff and other stakeholders.
Flexible and proactive, with a can-do attitude.
Driving is essential for this role. Ideally you will have access to your own vehicle, but we also have a fleet of company cars available for use when needed.
Why Join Us?
Delt is a unique organisation - wholly owned by the public sector, but run with the innovation and agility of a private company. We believe in doing the right thing, for the right reasons, while helping you grow professionally.
We offer:
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with options to buy/sell leave)
- Competitive pension scheme (up to 10% matched contribution)
- Training and development opportunities
- Subsidised events and charity leave
- Employee discount scheme
- A supportive team environment where your work has real impact
Delt is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require an enhanced DBS check.