General Maintenance Engineer

• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Location
• Upper Dicker / Eastbourne
• School
• Senior School
• Application Deadline
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Job Summary

• Bede's Trust requires an experienced and diligent individual to join our Facilities and Maintenance Team as a General Maintenance Engineer.

  You will provide an exceptional level of service at both school sites in Upper Dicker and Eastbourne, by dealing with General Maintenance duties in accordance with the current codes of practice, regulations and compliance.

  The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out repairs and renewals across the Trust ensuring that the school is a safe environment for staff, pupils and the general public. Working closely with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, this role also involves working on Initiative, working productively individually and as a team and maintaining records of completed works.

  The right candidates will preferably come from a trade background in the Building or Facilities Industry as they will be carrying out repairs and renewals to the structure and fabric of Trust buildings, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, plastering, fencing and general repairs..

  We are looking for a multi-skilled and adaptable individual, who work well under pressure and a willingness to learn new skills in an ever changing environment.

  This is a permanent position, working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, Monday - Friday consisting of 07:30 - 16:30 per day.

  Offering an attractive salary of £31,585.17 per annum along with a range of benefits including;

  • A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)

  • A generous company pension with salary exchange options

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation

  • Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,

  • Eye care vouchers,

  • Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),

  • Complimentary Lunch provided

  • Free onsite parking at the Senior School.

  We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.

  For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact

  recruitment@bedes.orgPlease note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.Application Closing Date:Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 8.00am.Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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