Site Technician

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hednesford Valley High School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Technician to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys the challenge of managing a busy school site. You will be responsible for site security, health and safety compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, contractor supervision and ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional and well-presented.

We are looking for someone who

Has proven experience in building maintenance, facilities management or a similar site-based role.

Has a strong understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessment and safe working practices.

Is practical, resourceful and able to solve problems independently.

Takes ownership of tasks and can prioritise workloads effectively.

Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Communicates positively with staff, contractors, students and visitors.

Is reliable, trustworthy and committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Remains calm under pressure and responds effectively to emergencies.

Is comfortable working on their own during school closure periods.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and friendly school community.

A varied role with significant responsibility and autonomy.

Opportunities for training and professional development.

The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the daily experience of our students and staff.

Hednesford Valley High School recognises that its employees are central to the school’s success.

Staff benefits include

• A welcoming, supportive working environment and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing.
• Termly Deep Work days to support your role.
• Continued professional development and training opportunities.
• Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, financial guidance and health resources.
• Cycle to Work schemes, online gym classes and retail discounts.
• Free car parking, tea and coffee.
• A varied role with responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to students and staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The selected candidate will also have social media checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.