Facilities Technician

We are thrilled you’re considering this opportunity! It is a fantastic and exciting time to join our Operations Team here at Brunel Academies Trust!

We at Brunel Academies Trust are a proud educational community with a vision of “no barriers, only potential”. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people (CYP) whether they are within our SEND provisions or mainstream schools.

As a growing Multi Academy Trust, now is an exciting opportunity to join our team at our Wiltshire Hub in Salisbury as we look to secure a skilled, practically minded, self-motivated Facilities Technician. Alongside our established technicians, you will work on all aspects of site management including a range of duties associated with the provision’s buildings and the grounds.

We are looking for someone to join our established Operations Team to help with the onward development of provisions across the Trust. Answerable to the Head of Estates and the Headteachers you will support our provisions to maintain and safe and well-maintained learning environment for our children and young people.

The attached job description and person specification will detail your role in full.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Interview: 13/11/2025

Hours: 18.5 hours per week. This would cover 2 and a half days and we are flexible about which days, however it would benefit the role if the days were consecutive and not split across the week.  

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.