Facilities Technician

'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 to 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 an experienced team of 3, comprising of the Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Technician. Your day-to-day tasks will include providing an effective and efficient service to the staff and students at the Academy and assisting with the general maintenance of the Academy’s building, to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.

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

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Facilities Technician who is seeking a new challenge or someone who is seeking to advance in their career. If you are passionate about this field of work, we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

• Experience of facilities support in a modern building?
• Basic 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?

We recommend reading the information pack and our school workforce privacy notice before submitting your application. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the ‘Apply’ button.

The deadline for applications is: 09:00am on Friday, 15th May 2026.

Start date: Immediate start, subject to the completion of the pre-employment checks.

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.