Jobs in Highbury

Facilities Technician
Location: Hackney
Salary: £29,873 - £32,855 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent

GSL Education London Branch are looking for an experienced Facilities Technician to join a friendly coeducational secondary school and sixth form in Hackney. This is a great opportunity for a skilled Facilities Technician who wants to support a busy school environment and make a real difference every day.

As a Facilities Technician, you will play an important role in keeping the school safe, clean, and well-maintained. The school is looking for a reliable and proactive Facilities Technician who can manage day-to-day site needs and respond quickly to issues. This Facilities Technician role is perfect for someone with strong practical skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities Include:

Undertaking maintenance work to keep the building, furniture and fixtures and fittings in good working order; using advanced DIY level skills in all trades including joinery, building work, electrics and plumbing.
Operating and maintaining plant and machinery, subject to appropriate training including air handling, air conditioning, pumps, electrical and heating systems, BMS, access control, kitchen equipment.
Assisting with weekly testing of the fire alarm system and participating in evacuation drills; this will include use of the Evacusafe fire evacuation chairs (training to be provided).
Ensuring facilities routines are completed fully and correctly - legionella checks, pest control, maintenance and servicing of equipment, periodic checks.
Ensuring the building is kept secure at all times, including external access to the building and internal access to restricted areas.
Working with contractors to assist and direct them in their duties on site
Requirements:

Experience of facilities support in a modern building.
First Aid experience (desirable -training will be provided.)
Basic skills and experience in all aspects of building maintenance: joinery, general building work, electrics, plumbing and plant maintenance. (Advanced skills are desirable but not essential.)
Good customer service skills and a can-do attitude.
Attentive to detail and high standards of workmanship.
The ability to exercise initiative, work independently and take responsibility.
Physically fit and capable of manual labour.
This Facilities Technician role offers a stable and rewarding career in a supportive school setting. If you are a hands-on and dependable Facilities Technician, we would love to hear from you.

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