Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician - Academies for Character and Excellence
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- NJC Grade G18 starting from £31,537 per annum
Join our Vision for Excellence and become the Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician at The Academies for Character and Excellence!
Required to start as soon as possible, you will work across the Trust school sites in Exeter and surrounding areas (Trust van provided with the role).
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children across Devon? The Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) is a thriving and dynamic multi-academy trust of twenty Primary Schools spanning Devon and Somerset. We're growing fast and committed to creating exceptional schools built on our shared core values: Collaboration, Community, Integrity, Equity and Uncompromising Excellence.
This is your chance to be part of an innovative and supportive team that puts its mission at the heart of everything it does.
As our Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy:
• Opportunities for growth and career progression.
• A flexible and engaging role.
• The satisfaction of making a real difference to children’s education.
• A welcoming workplace where your contribution is valued.
• Access to a company vehicle for your duties.
Following growth within the Trust, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician to cover our school sites in Devon. The core purpose of the role will be to ensure that our schools’ sites are well maintained and compliant in health, safety and estates management.
You will be a part of our essential Estates Team ensuring that our buildings are maintained to a high quality and kept in a safe working condition. The role covers a number of varied tasks where skills in carpentry, fixing locks, electrical work, plumbing, drainage, painting and decorating are required.
What you’ll be doing
Providing an efficient maintenance service, carrying out work of a wide-ranging nature through the following areas:
• The planned Preventative Maintenance Programme (PPM).
• Breakdown and repair.
• Possible alterations to services.
• Skilled fault finding.
• Testing and re-verification of services (subject to training).
• Possible installation of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Report and upload documentation on the company compliance system (training provided).
• Deal with minor security / safety issues in a timely manner.
• Identifying and reporting major items for repair to the Premises Manager.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing control of resources and stock levels.
• Organising and overseeing contractors carrying out works on site.
What we’re looking for
We need a proactive and organised individual with a commitment to excellence and a passion for maintaining safe and inspiring learning environments.
You’ll need:
• Excellent experience in multiple trades, and with a strong working knowledge of Health & Safety policies and regulations.
• A good understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and be confident to work within these constraints.
• The ability to interact in both a friendly and professionally manner with staff, visitors, pupils and parents at all sites.
Why join ACE?
At ACE, we don’t just talk about our values - we live them. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to an exceptional Trust that’s transforming the educational landscape.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this mission. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to apply
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact. For a detailed job description and application form, visit www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies.
Your completed application form should be returned by email to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Join us in shaping a brighter future - apply today!
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Reference
KH4356
- Occupational GroupManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
NJC Grade G18 starting from £31,537 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
24/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes