Site Technician

Woodlands School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9:54am

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 24,796.00

Site Technician job summary

Site Technician

Woodlands School, part of Marches Academy Trust, are seeking a caring, resourceful, reliable, self -motivated individual who will take pride in our school premises and grounds. You would be working in a team of 2. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills. Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve. 

 

 

If you think you may have the skills to be successful in this role, or you wonder if you might have, please arrange a visit to come and see us.

 

Grade 3 - £24,796 p.a.

37 hours per week – full year working

 

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for Health & Safety and Security of the school site, including locking and unlocking the school every day during term time and some weeks of the holidays
• Maintaining the school in an excellent condition both externally and internally
• Managing external contractors, servicing works and small projects
• Monitoring site stock and ordering supplies
• Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work, internal decoration and maintenance, painting and decorating.
• Communicating effectively with a range of people including children, staff, visitors and external agencies

 

To be successful you will;

 

·        Have experience of working in a security, safety or maintenance environment

·        Have experience of Health & Safety, COSHH, IOSH

·        Be able to show a knowledge of other trades e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plumbing

·        Be able to work constructively using own initiative in the absence of senior staff

 

If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the school, or if you have any queries, please contact Lisa Dugmore (Business Manager) on 01939 232372 / Lisa.Dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk .

Lisa will be more than happy to help

 

 

(Please note we do not accept CVs).

 

Closing date for applications :  3rd November 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 10th November 2025

 

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to embrace this. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

We positively welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share our ethos. 

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Woodlands School

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 54 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-school-sy4-5pj

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

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