School Maintenance Technician

School Maintenance Technician

R.E.A.L Education – various learning hubs across Nottingham City, South Notts, Leicester and Nanpantan

£26,013 to £28,138 per annum

Permanent Contract working 37.5 hours per week

Multi Site Maintenance Technician – Keep Our Sites Safe, Functional and Ready for Learning

At R.E.A.L. Education, our support services team plays a vital role in helping children and young adults achieve their full potential. We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to help keep our buildings and grounds safe, secure and well‑maintained across multiple sites.

What You’ll Do

You’ll ensure our premises are always fit for purpose by:

• Carrying out general repairs, decorating and planned maintenance
• Maintaining fixtures, fittings, equipment and the fabric of the building
• Monitoring plant, heating, ventilation and lighting systems
• Managing security, including opening/locking buildings and alarm checks
• Keeping outdoor areas tidy, safe and hazard‑free
• Supporting statutory checks such as fire alarms, emergency lighting and PAT testing
• Handling portering tasks, parcel deliveries, room setups and waste management
• Responding to emergencies and ensuring safe, clean environments
• Driving company vehicles, including minibuses, when required

What You’ll Bring

• Practical maintenance skills (basic joinery, plumbing, electrical fittings)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety
• Ability to work independently, travel between sites and carry out physical tasks
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and pride in high‑quality work

A full driving licence is required as the role will cover a number of our sites and learning hubs. 

A full job description can view viewed here: Maintenance_Technician_JD (2).pdf

Why Join Us

Your work will directly support safe, inspiring learning spaces where young people can thrive. Every day is different, and you’ll be part of a supportive team that values reliability, initiative and craftsmanship.

🌟 We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

📱 Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.