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ACES Academies Trust

ACES Compliance Technician

ACES are looking for a friendly and motivational Maintenance Technician/Compliance Person to join our team and ensure our estates are a safe environment for the Students and staff and conforms to the requirements as laid out under the Health and Safety legislation.

ACES Academies Trust, Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN

Closing date: 13th May 2024

Date posted: 22nd April 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 08:00 am - 16:00 pm, Friday 08:00 am - 13:30 pm, 30 minute lunch.

Salary:  Scale 5 points 12-17, namely £26,421 - £28,770 per annum (increasing with length of service)

ACES Academies Trust is an educational organisation supporting several schools across the Cambridgeshire area. Situated in Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon, and just a short drive from Cambridge, we have a well-dedicated team offering a relaxed and friendly environment that is tailored to the needs of each school.


We are seeking an experienced individual who can share our values and would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to young people’s lives.

  • At least 10 years’ experience as a maintenance person
  • Knowledge of plant rooms and how they work
  • Have knowledge or understanding of a wide range of traditional building trades
  • Knowledge or understanding of compliance, health & safety at work, particularly moving and handling techniques and COSHH
  • Have the ability to own issues to resolutions
  • Have strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge or understanding of the education sector
  • A valid driving licence is required for this role with own vehicle

Staff Benefits:

  • 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service
  • O2 Staff discount
  • Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
  • Free car parking
  • Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
  • CPD access and support
  • Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
  • Automatic annual salary increments within pay grade (contracted support staff)
  • Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

Pre-application telephone calls and visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Ian Oliver, Trust Estates Manager at: 01480 375700 ext. 5711

Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk. CV's will not be accepted.

Closing date: 13th May 2024

Interviews: TBC


If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.


ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.