Post: Maintenance Electrician
Date of Issue: March 2025
The School
Wellingborough is a School that is keenly aware of its history and traditions, but not held back by
them. Founded in 1595, it has always sought to make bold and timely decisions in order to ensure
that the pupils are able to flourish and thrive, and that the nature of the School supports this aim.
The School moved to its current site in 1881 to support its growth, but leaving the town centre did
not reduce the importance it places on its links with the local community. Our pupils and staff lead
and support a number of initiatives, engaging with other schools, businesses and charities in
Wellingborough and the surrounding area.
Girls were first taught here nearly 50 years ago, and the School became fully co-educational in
1979. Girls now make up more than 40% of the pupil body. We welcomed pupils below the age of
8 for the first time in 1990 with the introduction of a Pre-Prep in a purpose-built facility, just a few
years before converting to a day school at the turn of the century.
Each of these changes has strengthened the School’s ability to maintain its appeal to a diverse
range of pupils, a feature which is part of its core and attracts families from across five counties.
Academic achievement is important but we focus on adding value and look to accept every child
who we believe will be happy in our environment.
We are extremely proud of our pastoral care, and believe that we are far ahead of most schools
with regard to pupil welfare. Our Club system in the Prep School and the Senior School House
structure, the dedicated team of two counsellors in our Wellbeing Department, frequent and regular
liaison between colleagues: all of these play a part in ensuring that each individual pupil’s needs
are met.
We know that our pupils will need much more than exam results when they leave us, and we put
an emphasis on developing softer skills through a breadth of co-curricular opportunities. Sport,
Music, Drama, CCF and the Duke of Edinburgh Award might be the ‘big five’, but there are so many
other ways in which the pupils build confidence, leadership, flexibility, resilience and the ability to
know what they want to do with their lives.
Wellingborough is a wonderful school. It has a warm, relaxed feel with a sense of partnership
between pupils, staff and parents. There is a constant buzz created by a determined, purposeful
desire to support each other and to fulfil the pupils’ ambitions. The School is never still, as everyone
in our community tries to get the most out of the opportunities that are provided. We look forward
to welcoming someone new to join our quest to do the best for every child.
Post: Maintenance Electrician
Date of Issue: March 2025
The Role
Start Date: ASAP
Contract type: Full Time. This is a full-time position, but we understand the importance of
flexibility, so part-time hours and flexible working arrangements can be discussed for the right
candidate.
Salary: £33,000 per annum (based on full time hours)
Hours: 37.5 h p/w, Monday to Friday from 07:00 – 15:30 (including weekends as required)
This includes 1-hour daily unpaid break. Some flexibility may be possible
Reporting to: Estates Bursar
Disclosure level: Enhanced
Maintenance Electrician Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all
electrical wiring systems and equipment. This position requires a strong working knowledge of
electrical wiring and systems and understanding of electrical code requirements. Duties include:
• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Maintain, repair and replacement of electrical equipment including but not limited to lighting,
power, heating, ventilation, control of boiler, replacement lamps/LEDs, sports lighting, carpark
lighting/chargers and emergency lighting.
• Estimate, requisition and recommend the acquisition of necessary materials to ensure that
appropriate and satisfactory repairs and maintenance are carried out in accordance with best
building practice.
• Understanding and following Health and Safety at Work regulations, management systems,
relevant guidelines, relevant regulations and regulatory codes.
• Undertake minor additions and alterations to electrical systems with completion of minor
works certificate.
• Respond to emergencies/ urgent /routine reactive work on site.
• General trouble shooting of system failures including Identifying faults or hazards.
• Reviewing existing site information to understand wiring placement and provide accurate
information on ‘as built work’ to update site information as required.
• Undertake building surveys with regard to electrical systems, including maintenance reports
• Conducting preventative maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
• Work closely with school staff to address electrical concerns and prioritise tasks.
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• Adhering to safety and performance standards and be Health and Safety focused undertaking
Installing new electrical appliances in the building.
point of work risk assessments.
• Weekly inspection and testing of the Fire Alarm System to the requirements of BS5839.
• Carry out meter readings across site as required.
• Carry out monthly emergency lighting testing along with any repairs as required.
Post: Maintenance Electrician
Date of Issue: March 2025
• Ensure the safe disposal of hazardous waste associated with electrical works.
• Be prepared to undertake occasional additional hours /call out for events such the summer
ball.
Additional Duties
Any other duties that the Estates Supervisor or Estates Bursar may reasonably ask of you
which are within your capabilities to fulfill.
Revision of Job Description:
There will be a periodic review to ensure that the principal duties have remained as stated above
or that any changes have been made in agreement with the incumbent.
The duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in
technology or policy changes in which case appropriate training may be given to enable the post
holder to undertake this new/varied work.
Benefits
• Generous pension scheme
• Free lunch available for all staff during term-time
• An employee wellbeing programme offering free and confidential support
• Free use of the School’s fitness facilities, and subsidised use of our other facilities on an
availability basis
• Free on-site parking
• Support for Government schemes (Cycle to Work etc)
• A warm and supportive working environment
Safeguarding
The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and
young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to
adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all
times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of
any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report
any concerns to the School’s Designated Person or to the Headmaster.
The Process
The application form should be returned together with a covering letter in which the applicant
should explain what he/she can offer to the post. Applications by e-mail are welcome. CVs are
not required. Please send them for the attention of Lulu Corrigan, Head of HR, to
recruitment@wellingboroughschool.org
Post: Maintenance Electrician
Date of Issue: March 2025
Person Specification
Maintenance Electrician
Competence
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & Training
City & Guilds – 18th Edition and BS7671:2018 qualified
Recognised apprenticeship / qualifications
Full Driving Licence
Manual handling training
Working at heights training, PASMA /LOLER
Update to BS7671 Amendment 2022 qualification
Skills & Experience
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Organisational skills
Knowledge and experience in electrical maintenance and installation
Competent in the use of IT including use of Microsoft Word, Excel
and Outlook.
Previous experience working within a maintenance and or
installation environment
Experience with 3 phase supplies
Able to undertake risk assessments and method statements to
ensure safe working practice
Knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations
Previous experience in a school environment
Personal Qualities
A team player and the ability to work on your own initiative
A flexible approach to working and committed to high levels of
service
A willingness to undertake further training applicable to the role.
A positive and helpful attitude to work and colleagues
Ability to communication effectively with different constituent
groups.
Efficient and reliable personality with a sense of humour
Able to demonstrate suitable characteristics necessary when
working with children
Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work
unsupervised in a busy environment.
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