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Regional Maintenance Technician - job post

Busy Bees
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hertfordshire
Full-time

Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Hertfordshire

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee assistance programme

Full job description

Role Overview:

Regional Maintenance Repair Technician (Field-Based)

Location: Field-based across Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire
Reports to: Facilities Maintenance & Helpdesk Manager
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
Salary: DOE + company vehicle


About the Role

We’re looking for a Regional Maintenance & Repair Technician to join our Facilities team, supporting our centres across the Hertfordhsire/Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire region. This is a field-based role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our childcare centres remain safe, secure, well-maintained, and welcoming. From general repairs to maintaining the external appearance of buildings and grounds, your work will directly support our teams in delivering high-quality childcare environments.
This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, independence, and working across multiple sites.


About Busy Bees & Our Culture

Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the largest childcare provider in the UK and the third largest globally, with 1000 centres worldwide and ambitious growth plans.
When you join Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive, collaborative organisation that genuinely values its people. We offer:
  • Competitive pay and stability
  • Opportunities for training, development, and progression
  • A culture focused on wellbeing, connection, and purpose
We recognise the demands of our roles and are committed to ensuring you feel supported, healthy, and valued at work.


Our Benefits

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Sector-leading family leave – enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Big Benefits platform (Smart Hive) – 24/7 access to retail, cinema, and travel discounts
  • Childcare discounts – generous savings to support your family
  • Birthday off – your birthday is yours to enjoy, plus increased holiday entitlement with service
  • Health & wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps
  • Training & development – access to our dedicated training company and further qualifications


Why Join Busy Bees?

If you’re looking for a stable, permanent maintenance role, enjoy working across different sites, and want to be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Role Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
  • Carry out maintenance on buildings across the Busy Bees portfolio which includes the following: general maintenance, minor plumbing and carpentry duties, changing of light bulbs, furniture repairs, gutter cleans, and any other reasonable duties requested by management and the facilities helpdesk.
  • Assist other Regional Maintenance Technicians from time to time.
  • Provide general upkeep and maintenance to outdoor areas such as walkways and exterior buildings and jet washing when required.
  • Identify and advise on repairs and maintenance required.
  • Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.
  • Report emergencies in case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to Management and the Facilities Helpdesk, to report minor faults to the Centre Manager.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.
  • Work in accordance with health and safety practices and policies.
  • Understand and comply with Busy Bees policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and care of own company vehicle.
  • To be responsible for monthly budget and receipt processing.
  • Follow a pre-planned maintenance schedule with the ability to work reactively when required
Required Qualifications:
Experience

Key Experience & Skills

  • Experience in a maintenance, facilities, or handyman role
  • Ability to carry out general repairs including basic plumbing, carpentry, lighting, and furniture fixes
  • Confident maintaining indoor and outdoor areas, including minor grounds work
  • Able to identify maintenance issues and respond to both planned and reactive tasks
  • Good understanding of health & safety and working to procedures
  • Comfortable working independently across multiple sites and supporting team members when needed
  • Full UK driving licence and responsible use of a company vehicle
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