Maintenance Technician / Site manager

The Kite Academy Trust

Maintenance Technician

Full time / 52 weeks per year

Flexible working pattern considered.

(Some evening and weekend shifts within a planned rotational schedule)

Band 2 (£23,858 - £29,848 FTE, based on 36 hours) depending on experience.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible maintenance technician to join our friendly estates team. The successful applicant will be well supported in their role. We are hoping to attract enthusiastic candidates who see this as an opportunity to join our community.

Key responsibilities will involve:

• Opening Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy and ensuring it is ready for staff and children each morning & act as designated Key Holder for the Academy.

• To undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the building and site - responding to the Estates Ticket System priority works across the trust.

• To ensure that buildings and the site are secure and take remedial action if required.

• Report to the supervisor and work alongside other technicians/site managers across the Trust in our Academies to create well maintained and safe learning and working environments.

• To arrange regular maintenance and safety checks, compliance, inspections ie legionella checks/fire alarm testing/emergency lighting etc – keeping paperwork up-to-date.

We are looking for someone who:

• Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post

• Good communication skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills /IT

• Holds a full, clean driving licence

• Ability to manage own time effectively and demonstrate initiative including establishing priorities

In return we will offer you:

• A Trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing;

• Regular support in your role as well as training opportunities;

• An incredible range of employee benefits (including retailer savings and discounts!);

• 24 days annual leave (Increasing to 28 after 5 years of service);

• Workplace pension through LGPS.

To apply, please complete an online application form at Kite Academy Trust - Careers or contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer on O1252 984930 for further details.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th April 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 13th April 2026

Start: 1st June 2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

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In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, satisfactory employment references and online searches. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

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