Property Services Engineer
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ2 7EL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join our team and help shape an outstanding learning environment. We are seeking proactive and skilled Property Services Engineer to join our team who both maintain and enhance our school’s buildings and grounds. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in creating safe, functional, and inspiring spaces for students and staff.
Key responsibilities include:
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance;
• Conducting refurbishment and decoration projects to improve learning spaces;
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements;
• Maintaining outdoor areas and completing seasonal site tasks.
We’re looking for:
• Experience in premises or facilities maintenance;
• Knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and general repairs;
• Painting and decorating skills would be advantageous;
• Commitment to health and safety regulations;
• Approachable, organised, and a strong team player with a positive attitude.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a collaborative team;
• Lots of opportunities to engage with the wider life of the school, making every working day different, including extra-curricular activities aligned with your interests, such as supporting our music festival, building the set for our school musical, or assisting with outdoor pursuits like climbing;
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference to students’ daily experience.
What the school offers its staff
Perks and Benefits:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual % pay rises matched to teacher pay awards;
• Training and support;
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Simply Health insurance;
• Free onsite parking and tea/coffee;
• Strong school community culture where all staff are seen as darers: daring students to be the best they can be.
If you are passionate about creating a positive learning environment and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.