Facilities Technician - The Bridge Academy : Job Details

'The best school I’ve ever worked at: the culture, the staff and students, the training, everything!’ (staff member)

'I was amazed at what a great atmosphere the school exuded, how well turned out the children were and how polite and bright they all seemed’ (visitor)

The Bridge Academy is a truly exceptional school. Our students’ progress is excellent, and our superb personal development offer means that over the last few years, we have been national debating champions, enjoyed a host of sporting successes and won both the Incorporated Society of Musicians Gold Award and the Hackney Mayor’s award for music.

We are seeking to appoint a Facilities Technician who is totally aligned with our values of Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness and who strives for Excellence in everything they do. Our mission is to ensure that all students can go on to succeed at a good university, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life. Can you help us to fulfil this?

If so, we could be the academy for you.

You will form a team of three, including the Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Technician. You will assist with the general maintenance of the Academy’s building, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment. Providing support and an effective and efficient service to members of staff, students and visitors is a key part of the role.

Do you have:

• Experience of facilities management in a modern building (desirable)?
• Skills and experience in all aspects of building maintenance: joinery, general building work, electrics, plumbing and plant maintenance (advanced skills are desirable but not essential for this role)?
• Good customer service skills and a can-do attitude?
• High standards of workmanship and a solution-focused approach?

Hours: The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week on a shift basis. Flexibility to work paid overtime outside these hours will be required from time to time.

Salary: Starting at Scale Point 19, £28,947. This amount will increase from September 2025. The Scale Point Range is 19-23.

To apply for this post, please complete the online application form via the Apply button.

Please also read our school workforce privacy notice. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community to apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 18th August 2025.

After the selection process takes place, an immediate start, following the completion of the pre-employment checks process, is preferred.

The Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.