Maintenance Technician

Location

Wimborne Minster

A GBP 26,090 per annum

Sunday 15th March 2026

Nestled in 250 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Canford School is one of the leading co‑educational boarding and day schools in the UK educating some 660 pupils aged 13‑18. With a commanding reputation built on excellent academic achievement, breadth of education and a fresh lively approach, Canford also offers a superb sports and co‑curricular programme which is seen as amongst the best in the independent sector.

Reporting to the Building and Surveying Manager, the Maintenance Technician is required to provide a traditional handyperson service and assist with general response maintenance requests.

• Provide a traditional handyperson service and assist with general response maintenance requests.
• Assist within a small team with a wide range of historic and modern education buildings, boarding houses, staff houses and other school facilities.

• Experience in building maintenance or specific building finishing trades, or second‑fix carpentry.
• Competent hand‑held power tool operator who works to high health and safety standards.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Canford School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application: canford/Job:

Vacancies.

Early applications are very much encouraged. We will review and shortlist candidates on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy once the right candidate has been identified. Candidates are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.