Maintenance Technician

Job Introduction Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation. The salary range for this role is £23,858 to £29,848 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Rewards and Benefits Enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme A minimum of 24 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. An additional 4 days’ annual leave after 5 year’s continuous service at the Kite Three times pensionable salary Life Assurance cover for all staff in the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements A culture of communication Opportunities for training and progression Embedded wellness training in our PD schedule Local Wellbeing Leads to instil and promote a foundation language of wellbeing throughout their academy Flexible Working Procedure Free mental health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Funded flu vaccinations Sabbatical Leave Sports & Social Club Discounted wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (linked to contracted hours) An incredible range of employee benefits (including membership to Perkbox) About the Organisation We are an ambitious Trust who work as one team, with our shared vision at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are our greatest strength — remarkable people who form the foundation of our success and enable us to achieve our vision. Together, we strive towards our collectively defined four strategic aims: Remarkable People Exemplary Education Exceptional Trust Services Stronger Communities As part of our Remarkable People aim, we place a significant emphasis on colleague wellness by providing a range of evidence-informed wellbeing strategies, all of which are being woven through our professional development programme and complement our comprehensive colleague benefits package. This is a truly unique pledge to our people and reflects our commitment to ensuring that every member of our team feels supported, valued and able to thrive. If you would like any further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Gemma Golland in our HR Team on 01252 984930 or recruitment@kite.academy . The contribution of all Kite employees is highly valued and we recognise that the recruitment of highly competent, skilled staff is fundamental to maintaining our excellent standards of service and the safe, prosperous environments in which our people and our pupils can thrive and flourish. We look forward to hearing from you. About the Role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible maintenance technician to join our friendly estates team. Key responsibilities will involve: Opening Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy and ensuring it is ready for staff and children each morning & act as designated Key Holder for the Academy. To undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the building and site - responding to the Estates Ticket System priority works across the trust. To ensure that buildings and the site are secure and take remedial action if required. Report to the supervisor and work alongside other technicians/site managers across the Trust in our Academies to create well maintained and safe learning and working environments. To arrange regular maintenance and safety checks, compliance, inspections ie legionella checks/fire alarm testing/emergency lighting etc – keeping paperwork up-to-date. We are looking for someone who: Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post Good communication skills Good numeracy and literacy skills /IT Holds a full, clean driving licence Ability to manage own time effectively and demonstrate initiative including establishing priorities Additional Information The Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, satisfactory employment references and online searches. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy. We are an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. Guided by our values—positivity, respect, integrity, resilience, and aspiration—we are committed to creating a fair and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and help make a difference in the communities we serve The close date for this advert is 23.04.2026 with interviews planned for w/c 27.04.2026. To apply, please complete an online application form at Kite Academy Trust - Careers or contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer at recruitment@kite.academy for further details. Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date. We look forward to hearing from you!