School Maintenance Technician

Overview and Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician

Location: Aurora Brooklands, Leyland

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £12.15 to £13.14 p/hr (£25,272 to £27,331 p/a) Depending on experience

Aurora Brooklands School is an independent specialist day school, we support young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who face communication and behavioural challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

The main purpose of the role:

To assist in maintaining the site by ensuring that all the buildings and grounds are kept in good order as directed by the School Business Manager and the group Facilities and Estates Team. The successful applicant will be required to assist with basic vehicle checks, maintenance and some record keeping on a regular basis.

This job involves a variety of duties which include carrying out general maintenance, repairs to the building and planned maintenance. This will require a high level of attention to detail to maintain the high standards of the main school and associated school buildings.

Key duties:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard in a proactive approach


• Keep a record of all the day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken


• Comply with all corporate policies regarding Health and Safety whilst carrying out maintenance functions.


• Maintain plant and equipment service records.


• Report defects, damages and malfunctions to the School Business Manager


• Carry out Maintenance and Health and Safety checks on water


• Fire alarm, exits, equipment, emergency lighting, asbestos and general checks as required.


• Understand and ensure the implementation of the group health and safety policy, emergency and fire procedures.


• Basic checks and maintenance of the fleet of vehicles on site


• Ensure that all emergencies are dealt with speedily and effectively, including being a key holder for the site.


• Promote and maximise the security of the premises.


Skills and Qualifications


• Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential.


• General knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, e.g., fluid checks, and tyre pressure.


• General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing.


• Experience working as a qualified electrician, carpenter or plumber- desirable


• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations


• Understanding of hot & cold water systems


• Good IT Skills


• Knowledge of good working trade practices.


Benefits and Additional Information

What's on offer?

• Training and Development


Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.

• FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost


• Save money on your bills!!


With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.

• Competitive Pay and Reward


Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension (from October) and Life Assurance.

• UK Health Cash Plan


This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

• Employee Assistance Programme


Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7.

• Refer a friend for £1,000


We'll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (
• terms apply)


How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

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.


• Experience working within an educational setting is desirable, although not essential.


• General knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, e.g., fluid checks, and tyre pressure.


• General maintenance knowledge, basic tasks related to joinery and plumbing.


• Experience working as a qualified electrician, carpenter or plumber- desirable


• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations


• Understanding of hot & cold water systems


• Good IT Skills


• Knowledge of good working trade practices.
  
  Aurora Brooklands School is an independent specialist day school, we support young people aged 9-16 who face various challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those who face communication and behavioural challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions., 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.


• Training and Development


Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.

• FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost


• Save money on your bills!!


With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.

• Competitive Pay and Reward


Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension (from October) and Life Assurance.

• UK Health Cash Plan


This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

• Employee Assistance Programme