Residential Estates Technician

Residential Estates Technician

Location: Farnham, Surrey GU10 3AH

Salary: Competitive and benchmarked across the sector.

The Role

The Estate department is managed by the Estate manager, who is responsible for all infrastructure matters. The team consists of 2 further Estates Technicians who manage the day to-day security and maintenance. The type and size of work which is undertaken by the Estates Department is enormously varied, ranging from reactive maintenance, security of the site as well as major capital development projects.

The School is seeking a highly motivated Estates Technician who will provide a security and estates maintenance service to all areas of the School. The Estates Technician will help to maintain the School premises, limit the possibility of damage or loss of property and minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the School site.

Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to live on site and will be expected to perform some duties outside of regular hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings are secure and unlocked/locked on a timely basis
• Maintaining barrier security
• Liaising with the Events Manager in managing access for lettings activities
• Maintaining infrastructure for access during extreme weather
• To be able to deal with emergency services when the situation arises
• Part of the on-call team on a rota basis
• Providing a porter service to ensure rooms are set ready for school activities.
• Take delivery and dispatch goods and materials
• Operate heating plant to maintain required temperatures
• Ensure adequate heat and lighting to all areas of the school.
• Carry out regular checks and maintenance of drains and gullies
• Direct external contractors where necessary, ensuring all relevant health and safety measures are carried out and contractors are accompanied in line with the School’s Safeguarding policy
• Conduct regular site inspections and undertake repairs where necessary. This includes but is not limited to, painting, carpentry, plumbing and glazing
• Carry out health and safety compliance checks including but not limited to legionella, fire safety, outdoor play equipment, swimming pool
• Ensuring the site is kept clean and tidy, including the collection and disposal of refuse
• Maintaining the external buildings and fixtures, keeping the site clean, presentable and in good working order
• Carry out emergency cleaning
• Ensure correct storage of all hazardous and non-hazardous materials
• Manage parking for School events
• Help manage the fleet of school mini buses,
• Report any faults or damage to the Estates Manager in a timely manner

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic level of education including literacy and numeracy
• Experience in building maintenance work
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• A reliable and effective team player who works collaboratively and effectively with others
• Good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Committed to excellence in customer service provision
• Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
• Hold a positive and strong 'can do’ attitude; able to take the initiative when necessary; enthusiastic and willing to contribute
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise own workload to meet changing and conflicting deadlines

Desirable:

• Experience in schools or residential environments
• Trade qualification ideally in plumbing, training and experience in general property repair and maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive contributory occupational pension schemes
• Death in service benefit up to the age of 70 (if not already included in occupational pension scheme)
• Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
• Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to £50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
• Personal Accident insurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership of the Charterhouse School Sports Centre
• Membership of the Charterhouse School’s 9-hole golf course at a reduced subscription
• Participation in a 'Cycle to Work’ scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
• Lunches, during your normal working day when available
• Free on-site parking
• Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
• Continuing professional development as part of their talent management programme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The closing date for applications is 12 June 2025.