Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

ACS International Schools | Cobham, Surrey

About the role

ACS International Schools is seeking skilled and practical Maintenance Technicians to join our Facilities team at our Cobham campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to put their skills to use in a busy school environment, helping to ensure our buildings and facilities are safe, well-maintained and presented to a high standard.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the campus. You will need a flexible, hands-on approach, take pride in the quality of your work and be confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, including decorating, carpentry, lock repairs, basic plumbing, tiling and replacing fixtures and fittings
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the campus
• Identify defects and maintenance issues, completing repairs where appropriate or reporting them promptly
• Use an iPad to manage work orders through our Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system. Full training will be provided
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and to a high standard
• Carry out routine compliance testing, including fire alarm and emergency lighting checks, following the relevant training, procedures and schedules
• Record test results and report faults to the Maintenance Manager
• Maintain tools and personal protective equipment in good working order
• Ensure materials and supplies are available by liaising with the Maintenance Manager
• Follow all ACS health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments
• Provide assistance to external contractors working on site
• Provide assistance in the event of emergencies outside normal working hours, as required.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant trade qualification or a minimum of five years' experience in building maintenance
• Practical experience of general building maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, tiling, decorating and mechanical maintenance
• A Part P electrical qualification, or a willingness to undertake the relevant Level 3 City & Guilds qualification
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and manual handling
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A flexible, positive approach to work, with the ability to respond to changing priorities
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

About ACS International Schools

ACS International Schools is an inclusive, international learning community, committed to providing an environment where students and colleagues feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Our Facilities team plays an essential role in maintaining the campus and supporting the day-to-day running of the school. By joining ACS, you will help create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our students, staff and visitors.

Role details

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Location: ACS Cobham, KT11 1BL

Benefits: PMI (optional, taxable), matched pension, life assurance, income protection, EAP, discounted dining, free parking, use of sports facilities for a small fee, cycle to work scheme.

Safeguarding

ACS International Schools is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and helps us fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list check, satisfactory references, prohibition checks and overseas checks where applicable. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Apply now

If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for a varied, hands-on role within a supportive team, we would welcome your application.

Join ACS International Schools and help us keep our Cobham campus safe, functional and looking its best.

Pay: From £29,999.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cobham KT11 1BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Part P electrical qualification?

Experience:

• Facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)
• Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)
• Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
• Electrical: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person