Maintenance Technician

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.