Temp Maintenance Technician

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD

Salary: £27,625 per annum

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our close-knit team at Meadowcroft School located in Wakefield.

About the role

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager, you will Undertake a general maintenance, security, porterage and cleaning service to the organisation at any of the specified sites with undertake various regular statutory checks including Asbestos visual check, fire alarm weekly and periodic tests, water checks etc.

Maintain Health and Safety Paperwork and online systems in accordance with Acorn Care and Education policies and procedures and Independent School Standards

Maintain security of the site i.e. opening and closing of the premises in line with agreed opening and closing procedures. Share locking up and unlocking procedures with identified staff to ensure a comprehensive locking and unlocking of the site takes place Inform Site Manager of any problems. Be a named key holder for emergency call outs. Liaise with the alarm company as and when required.

Undertake regular periodic checks including asbestos visual check, weekly fire alarm call point tests, water temperature tests, first aid box checks, ,emergency lighting tests, fire door checks, operation of fire exits, fire extinguisher tests, ladder checks, equipment condition checks.

Place orders in accordance with accepted procedures including arranging delivery of materials for key maintenance tasks.

Be a key member of emergency and fire marshal group undertaking training as and when necessary as well as be a member of the Health & Safety Committee and be willing to undertake and maintain the IOSH qualification and any other training as provided by Acorn.

To provide transport duties including mini bus runs as required by Meadowcroft School and manage and maintain the school vehicles so that they are in good order and the correct number of vehicles are available for use when required by the school.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Must be experienced and accomplished in the use of office software including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Have a minimum of two years in an office environment
• Excellent customer care skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience of working within an educational setting (desirable)

About Us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit