School Maintenance Technician
Salary: £27,747 to £30,014 per annum
Permanent Full-Time
Location: R.E.A.L Independent Schools - Mansfield
Hours: 40 per week
At R.E.A.L. Education, our support services team plays a vital role in helping children and young adults achieve their full potential. We're looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to help keep our buildings and grounds safe, secure and well‑maintained across multiple sites.
What You'll Do
You'll ensure our premises are always fit for purpose by:
- Carrying out general repairs, decorating and planned maintenance
- Maintaining fixtures, fittings, equipment and the fabric of the building
- Monitoring plant, heating, ventilation and lighting systems
- Managing security, including opening/locking buildings and alarm checks
- Keeping outdoor areas tidy, safe and hazard‑free
- Supporting statutory checks such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and PAT testing
- Handling portering tasks, parcel deliveries, room setups and waste management
- Responding to emergencies and ensuring safe, clean environments
- Driving company vehicles, including minibuses, when required
What You'll Bring
- Practical maintenance skills (basic joinery, plumbing, electrical fittings)
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety
- Ability to work independently, travel between sites and carry out physical tasks
- A proactive, hands‑on approach and pride in high‑quality work
- A full driving licence is required as the role will cover a number of our sites and learning hubs.
Why Join Us
Your work will directly support safe, inspiring learning spaces where young people can thrive. Every day is different, and you'll be part of a supportive team that values reliability, initiative and craftsmanship.
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
bksb is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.