Contract: Permanent 

Location: Head Office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours per week: 30 (4 days per week)

Salary: Up to £19,469 (FTE £24,011) depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team.

In this role, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues, contractors, and visitors. You'll ensure compliance with all current health and safety regulations while supporting the smooth operation and maintenance of our head office. As part of the facilities team, you'll also contribute to driving our environmental policy, including a local wildlife meadow. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in both safety and sustainability within our organisation.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Carrying out minor/basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• Handling basic carpentry work and carpet repairs
• Assisting with building upkeep, including painting and decorating as needed
• Providing support to the wider facilities team
• Overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the office exterior
• Maintaining a vibrant and caring environment to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of all colleagues

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Previous experience in a similar facilities or maintenance role
• Proficient in plumbing and basic electrical systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Benefits page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 

• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 

• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  

• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 

• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 

• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  

• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 

• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  

• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  

• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  

• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  

• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  

• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   

• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Monday 25 November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 25 November 2024 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.  

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.