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ACES Academies Trust

ACES Compliance Technician

ACES are looking for a friendly and motivated Maintenance Technician/Compliance Person to join our established team. The role will ensure our estates are a safe environment for the students and staff and that they conform to the requirements as laid out under the Health and Safety legislation. The person we are looking for will have the ability to work independently with confidence and thrive on problem solving.

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

Closing date: 15th June 2024

Date posted: 15th May 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 unpaid break.

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 Huntingdon 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.


About you:

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.

  • 10 years’ experience as a maintenance person (preferred).
  • Knowledge of plantrooms and how they work.
  • 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 manage the resolution of issues.
  • Have strong verbal communication skills and ability to complete basic administrative tasks.
  • 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 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

(CV’S will not be accepted). Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk


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.