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Maintenance Technician
- Location: Edinburgh
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: £15 per hour
Reed Recruitment are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our clients team in Edinburgh. This role involves hands-on maintenance work to ensure the smooth functioning of facilities, providing a safe and satisfactory environment for both working and learning.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Maintain the buildings and grounds of the school, ensuring all facilities are in excellent condition.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on school buildings and mechanical and electrical equipment to professional standards.
- Carry out painting and decorating tasks as needed across the school premises.
- Lead and supervise Estates Assistants in performing maintenance tasks.
- Manage subcontractors performing maintenance and installation work on the school’s premises.
- Deputise for other leadership roles within the Estates Team as necessary.
- Ensure all paths and external areas are clean, clear of debris, and maintained throughout the year, including ice and snow removal in winter.
- Set up rooms for school and other uses, perform porterage tasks, and manage the locking and unlocking of school facilities on a rotational basis.
- Assist in manning a road crossing to ensure the safe crossing of pupils.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
- Ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks.
- Strong leadership skills to supervise and lead a team.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and practices.
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a facilities team and manage subcontractors effectively.
- Flexibility to work on Saturdays on a rotational basis (1 in 3 or 1 in 4, no Sunday work).
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Comprehensive training and professional development.
- Participation in a rotational work schedule, providing work-life balance.
To apply for this Maintenance Technician position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
