Are you an experienced Estates or Maintenance professional looking for a new opportunity within a school environment? Do you have a practical approach, strong organisational skills and take pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school site?

Vision for Education are currently recruiting a Cover Estates Technician to work within a local school in Stoke-on-Trent, with the role required ASAP.

About the role

As a Cover Estates Technician, you will support the day-to-day running, maintenance and security of the school site. You will help ensure the school premises, facilities and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, responding to maintenance issues and supporting the wider school team where required.

This role is ideal for an experienced Estates, Facilities or Maintenance professional looking for a school-based opportunity. The successful candidate will be practical, reliable and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and respond effectively to a range of site-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
• Help ensure the school buildings, facilities and grounds are safe and well maintained
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance issues and site requirements
• Carry out regular checks of the premises and report any issues appropriately
• Support the opening, closing and security of the school site where required
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students and staff
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers when required
• Follow school health and safety procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Support the wider school team with general estates and facilities duties

About the school

You will be working within a welcoming and supportive school in Stoke-on-Trent, helping to ensure the site is safe, functional and ready for students and staff each day.

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, practical and hardworking
• Confident working independently
• Able to respond to maintenance and site issues effectively
• Committed to maintaining high standards across the school site
• Flexible and willing to support with a variety of duties
• Professional and approachable when working with staff, students and visitors

Requirements

• Previous experience in estates, facilities, maintenance or a similar role
• Practical maintenance skills and a hands-on approach
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Availability to start ASAP

Why work for Vision for Education

• Local opportunities within schools across Stoke-on-Trent
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities for short-term and longer-term work
• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll team
• Access to a generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme

About Vision for Education

Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or for an informal chat about the role, please call Justine on 01782 987640 or email justine.appleby@visionforeducation.co.uk

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