Maintenance Technician

Full Job Description

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 #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Maintenance Technician

Location:         Riverview House School, Newbury

Salary:             Up to £28,000 dependent on experience 

Hours:             40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (Part Time Hours will be considered) 

Contract:         Permanent

Are you a Maintenance Technician committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

Job purpose  

To maintain buildings, equipment and plant to the high standards set by the company and external regulators. Experience working in a trade or a high level of general DIY required.

Essential

• Experience of general maintenance
• Experience of working to strict Health and Safety guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Methodical approach to work
• Driving licence

About us

Riverview House School is a brand new 50 place secondary SEN school for pupils with complex needs. A co-educational provision with entry from 11yrs to 19yrs. Riverview is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Newbury, West Berkshire. We are looking for an inspirational lead to be the head teacher at this new school.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

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

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 the 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.

*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.