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.