Electrician
Job Description
The School Electrician is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and legal compliance of all electrical systems across the campus. Working closely with the Estates Manager and the Director of Operations and Compliance, the post-holder will undertake new installations in lines with statutory requirements, repair and maintain installations in lines with his/her qualifications and competencies and will support statutory testing. Additionally, the role serves as a key operational member of the Estates team, assisting with event setups, general maintenance, and acting as a lead Fire Warden.
Why work at Forest?There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:
- Generous CPD budget
- Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
- Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
- 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
- Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
- Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
- Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
- Membership of a pension scheme
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.
Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.
NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.