Site Technician

Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly

Site Technician job summary

Overall Purpose of Post:

To ensure the facilities of the academy are maintained to the highest possible standards and strive for continuous improvement in all areas to help us towards our aspiration to be world class.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. To undertake the full range of duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal as set out in:

a) The SNMAT Contract.

b) Any other duties commensurate to the post title which the Principal or Line Manager may deem appropriate.

2. Participation in continuous professional development.

3. To actively promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff.

Expectations

1. To embody the Values and Ethos of the Academy.

2. To be positive, helpful and flexible in order to meet the constantly changing demands of the role.

3. To show commitment to the rigorous continuous improvement of the Academy.

4. To demonstrate a positive commitment to working with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff etc.) to improve the performance of the Academy.

Specific to the role

Continuous Improvement

1. Ensure all facilities are maintained to outstanding and world class standards.

2. To continuously review and develop systems and processes ensuring all areas run efficiently.

Core Duties

1. To ensure the landscaping and all outdoor areas of the academy are routinely maintained to the highest standards, kept free from litter, leaves and weeds.

2. To help manage and respond to site requests. This may include day to day repairs, requests for set up at events and assembling and dismantling of sports and other equipment.

3. General maintenance of site equipment and garden machinery on a day-to-day basis.

4. Horticultural operations, for example; planting, seeding, pruning and maintenance of shrub and flower beds.

5. Operation of powered hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and mowers.

6. To assist with the upkeep of the facilities such as painting and decorating and other minor repairs.

7. Carry out routine maintenance of toilet facilities, unblocking toilets, sinks, drains, minor plumbing repairs (fitting replacement taps) and remove any graffiti.

8. Accept and distributing deliveries.

9. Be responsible for preparing site for any inclement weather, gritting and clearing snow and ice as necessary.

10. Ensure all checks and tests are carried out to ensure statutory compliance by self, staff or contractors and undertake statutory and non-statutory inspections as directed by the Site Manager (training will be given).

11. Maintain and monitor boilers.

12. Undertake any cleaning duties as necessary ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations.

13. Be aware of the locations of essential services including water isolation valves, fire points, drainage systems, gas and power supplies.

14. Regular inspection of all drains and gullies for blockages remedying as necessary.

15. Ensure buildings are locked and unlocked at appropriate times (including daily opening and closing as and when necessary); setting and disarming of alarm systems.

16. As a primary key holder, be prepared to attend site out of normal working hours as and when required, if the current securing monitoring company need additional help (e.g. intruders, fire and floods) ensuring that all reasonable steps are taken to safeguard own Health & Safety at all times.

17. Attendance at staff meetings and INSET activities and be prepared to undertake any training relevant to the role.

18. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their activities and where appropriate, safeguarding the health and safety of all persons under their control and guidance in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.

Although this is a 37-hour week position, the nature of the job may require flexible working to meet the needs of the academy. Working arrangements will be determined with the line manager and any additional hours worked will attract overtime or time in lieu which will be agreed in advance.

Safeguarding

1) Commitment to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

2) To comply with the Academy’s Child Safeguarding Procedures at all times including signing in of contractors and supervision where required.

Please return completed application forms to:

recruitment@tscacademy.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We undertake very thorough checks to ensure that we meet our obligations to protect the children attending the Academy. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced check for regulated activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service. You will be required to provide;

• Original documents to allow us to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check for regulated activity.
• Original copies of Certificates for all relevant qualifications.
• Evidence that you have the right to work in the UK e.g. UK passport, birth certificate or other appropriate documents.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Samworth Church Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1004 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Samworth Church Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samworth-church-academy

Our vision is to create an environment that provides the best start to a bright future for all our students, by giving them all the opportunity to be fully qualified for adult life, in the fullest sense of the term.We realise this vision by offering a broad range of courses, to cater for as many interests and abilities as possible. We also work in partnership with other Mansfield schools to maximise opportunity. To broaden the educational experience we include Sport, Dance, Music and Drama in the curriculum. Not just for the select few, but for absolutely everyone. There are many different ways of defining achievement but ours is unusually holistic. Good qualifications are crucial to young people and their futures but we also know that other things are important to prepare young people for the challenges they face.

The Samworth Church Academy is a Global Member of the Round Square, a worldwide association of schools which share a commitment, beyond academic excellence to personal development, responsibility and international understanding through service, challenge and adventure. 'Inspiring students to become the leaders and guardians of tomorrow's world'

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