Facilities Support Technician

We are Skyborne, an industry leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S, as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focussed pilot training. With the recent opening of our second site in Bournemouth, we’re expanding our reach and training capacity to meet growing demand. We play a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars: we champion creativity in everything we do, foster a supportive, team-focused environment and set the bar high for quality and professionalism. We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

We employ a carefully selected team of professionals who are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. Now’s the perfect time to join us and be part of something exciting and truly rewarding.

The on-site Facilities Support Technician plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site by supporting the Facilities team in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment. This role involves hands-on support, coordination with contractors, and proactive maintenance of facilities and services.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with the daily upkeep and presentation of the site, including general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Respond promptly to facilities-related requests from staff and escalate where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and service visits.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Maintain stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies and place orders as required.
• Support emergency procedures, including fire drills and first aid equipment checks.
• Assist with waste management and recycling initiatives across the site.
• Monitor and report any building or equipment issues to the Facilities Manager.

• Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, or site support role.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets, maintenance logging systems

£16,000 per annum (24 hours per week)

• Monday - Friday working pattern
• Available to work on weekends when required

Benefits

• 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays (based on 5-day working week)
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health care
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts with corporate partners
• Free on-site parking 
• Access to state-of-the-art training facilities and resources
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you!