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.