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Academy Maintenance Technician

An Academy Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the upkeep, safety, and functionality of an academy's premises. Their duties typically include:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building Maintenance: Performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks to keep the academy in good condition.

  • Safety Checks: Conducting regular inspections for fire alarms, emergency lighting, and legionella compliance.

  • Security Management: Acting as a key holder and ensuring the premises remain secure.

  • Stock & Supplies: Monitoring and replacing consumables and equipment as needed.

  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations such as COSHH and manual handling.

  • Portage Duties: Moving furniture and equipment within the academy.

  • Grounds & Cleaning Oversight: Supervising external contractors for cleaning and grounds maintenance.

​Great Thurlow is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England. It is situated in the far south-west of Suffolk, with the River Stour passing through the centre of the village.

A few rural villages are relatively close by, with a sister village of Little Thurlow immediately to the north, and Haverhill, the closest urban location, just over 3 miles to the south. The nearest train station is in Dullingham, almost 6 miles to the north, and HMP Highpoint prison is past the parish boundaries to the east.

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