Trust Maintenance Lead

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.