Facilities Maintenance Technician

Future Schools Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Maidstone is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the Facilities Manager in maintaining the cleanliness and security of school buildings and grounds. The role includes various duties from day-to-day repairs to organizing external contractor work. The ideal candidate is responsible, proactive, and possesses basic plumbing and electrical knowledge. This part-time position offers an engaging work environment and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

A vibrant work environment

Supportive colleagues

Excellent CPD programme

Healthcare scheme options

Qualifications

• Responsible individual with pride in work.
• Ability to provide customer service and ensure smooth operations.
• Awareness of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Regular maintenance of the site ensuring cleanliness.
• Unlocking and securing the premises.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with events and general running of the schools.
• Organise external contractors for maintenance work.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician (Future Schools Trust)

Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Catering, Cleaning And Site Management;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Interview Date: TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Expected Working Start Date: January 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Welcome to Future Schools Trust. Our Trust consists of two secondary schools, one primary school and one nursery at the heart of our local community in the Maidstone and Malling area of Kent. FST was legally established as a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) in September 2007.

All our schools have a strong and inclusive ethos, reflecting our vision. Staff and students embrace our values, and they share our belief that schools are stronger when they work together whilst being proud and respectful of the unique identity of each of our schools.

FST's central team support our schools with core functions such as Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Marketing and Governance.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well‑resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician tosupport the Facilities Manager in looking after the building and grounds atCornwallis Academy, New Line Learning Academy and Tiger Primary School. Youwill be responsible for a wide range of duties including maintenance,cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds.

Our core operations run Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm,with additional lettings taking place at weekends. This structure gives us realflexibility to shape the role around the right person.

Responsibilities of the post holder are notlimited to, but will include:

• Regularmaintenance of the site ensuring it remains clean and accessible at alltimes.
• Unlockingthe premises in advance of the school day and securing the premises at theend of the day.
• Carryout day to day repairs / maintenance of the buildings
• Bepart of the alarm callout rota as required, so access to a vehicle ifessential
• Assistwith events and general running of the schools
• Inconjunction with the Facilities Manager organise external contractors toundertake maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.

You Will be a responsible individual who takes pride inyour day-to-day work. You will be very pro‑active in attending to the needs ofthe school to ensure everything runs smoothly andbe able to provideexcellent customer service skills as well as having an awareness of health andsafety issues. A good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIYwould be desirable.