Acorn Education Trust is seeking an experienced Skilled Tradesperson / Multi‑Skilled Tradesperson to join its Central Estates Team, supporting the maintenance and improvement of our school sites across Wiltshire.
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Location: Trust-wide (across all 21 Acorn Education Trust school sites in Wiltshire). Required: ASAP
At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, seventeen primary and four secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. Working in this senior, practical role, you will be a highly competent trades professional who can work autonomously, deliver high-quality maintenance solutions and support the Head of Estates in keeping Trust buildings safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
As Trust Maintenance Lead, you will deliver skilled maintenance and repair works across our sites, diagnosing and resolving complex estates issues with minimal supervision, while supporting with planned maintenance and improvement works. You will work closely with school leader, site teams and the Trust’s Head of Estates, providing multi-skilled support across a range of building disciplines.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified and experienced tradesperson with strong multi‑skill capability
- Has proven ability to work independently across multiple sites
- Is a professional, safety‑focused approach to estates work
- Has excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
- Has a commitment to supporting high‑quality learning environments
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A competitive salary reflecting senior technical responsibility
- A Trust‑wide role with variety and professional challenge
- A Supportive central estates structure
- The opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing Multi‑Academy Trust
For more information, including a full job description and person specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
Closing date: Monday 25th May 2026 at midnight
We welcome early applications and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Safeguarding Statement:
Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.