Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Location:

Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES

Salary: £27,560 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | 52 weeks

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm

Start:
November 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We are looking for a proactive Facilities Assistant to join our supportive team at Penny Tree School, an Options Autism school. This is more than a maintenance role—it’s an opportunity to create a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where children and young people learn, grow and achieve their full potential.

From carrying out repairs and maintaining buildings and grounds to supporting health and safety and improving the learning environment, you will be a valued member whose work has a direct impact every day.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and general site improvements.
• Help maintain the school buildings, grounds and equipment to a high standard.
• Complete routine inspections and identify maintenance or health and safety issues.
• Support refurbishment projects, decorating and general upkeep of the school environment.
• Work alongside contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Carry out fire safety checks, emergency procedures and basic compliance inspections.
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are stored and used safely in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and assist with risk assessments where required.
• Provide flexible support across the school, responding promptly to maintenance requests and helping ensure the site always looks its best.

• Has experience in general maintenance, facilities or site support.
• Has practical skills in areas such as plumbing, joinery, decorating, painting or general repairs.
• Has a good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication and basic IT skills.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, UK and international discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support (including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support)

We put pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.