Lead Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Hours: 37 hours per week over 52 weeks per year

Shift hours: Approx 09:00 - 17:00

Full Address: Conway Centre (Fixed Location)

Who we are

Edsential have over 45 years' experience delivering outdoor education to over 300,000 children and young people. From adventure to the arts, our ready-made residential programmes pack so much into each day to guarantee an experience young people will not forget! We have a huge variety of activities to choose from, each designed to help strengthen relationships, learn new skills and build confidence through real-life outdoor activity based learning and immersive cultural experiences.

If successful, you will be required to undertake the following duties within all designated areas:

Lead and supervise a small team of maintenance operatives, ensuring work is allocated effectively, completed to the required standard and supported on a day-to-day basis
Carry out routine, reactive and planned maintenance across buildings, grounds and activity infrastructure
Undertake multi-skilled maintenance and repair work, including general building repairs, carpentry and basic plumbing, covering elements such as doors, windows, fixtures, fittings and equipment
Support the development and delivery of planned preventative maintenance schedules
Undertake statutory checks, inspections and maintenance activities in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
Maintain accurate maintenance records, audit logs, inspection records and reports using designated systems
Take responsibility for the routine maintenance and upkeep of outdoor activity equipment and associated structures, including high and low ropes courses, in line with training, competence, industry standards and agreed procedures
Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Activity team where required to identify, prioritise and resolve maintenance issues relating to activity areas, equipment and structures
Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety procedures and risk assessments
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained, safe, fit for purpose
Assist with contractor access and site support, liaising with other departments as required
Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance systems, standards and working practices
Flexible working is a requirement of the role, there will be occasions of evening and weekend working.

Relevant trade qualification or equivalent practical experience in facilities or building maintenance
Health & Safety awareness (e.g. IOSH Working Safely)
Relevant training in inspection or maintenance of outdoor activity equipment/structures
Core qualifications in Maths and English
Valid driving licence
Ability to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions
Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
Ability to work alone and as a team
Comfortable with working at height, Disability Confident
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Competitive monthly pay
Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme.
Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
A friendly and supportive team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunities for promotion

We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.