Facilities Assistant

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Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm

Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks

Start: April 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #TeamOFG
!

At Red Moor School, every role matters — and every member of staff plays a part in creating a safe, calm, and consistent environment where our young people can thrive. Being a Facilities Assistant here is more than maintenance work — it’s about helping create spaces where pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that keeps the school secure, functional, and welcoming every single day.

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, basic decoration, and small improvement tasks to ensure the school feels safe, welcoming, and ready for learning
• Keep the school site clean, tidy, safe, and secure at all times
• Act as a keyholder, managing alarms and site access
• Monitor and support external contractors working on site
• Complete regular health & safety and compliance checks (fire alarms, legionella, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Inspect buildings, grounds, drains, boundaries, and external areas for hazards
• Support setup and clear-down for school events, meetings, or activities
• Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas safely and responsibly
• Carry out emergency cleaning when required
• Contribute to a safe environment through daily visual checks and building walk-arounds

• Book MOTs, servicing, repairs, and safety checks
• Keep accurate maintenance and mileage records
• Liaise with garages and suppliers
• Ensure staff complete routine roadworthiness checks
• Help maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable school fleet

• Bring a positive, steady, and practical approach to each day
• Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site
• Can problem‑solve and use initiative when unexpected issues arise
• Work well as part of a friendly, supportive team
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and staff
• Can undertake manual handling and physical tasks safely
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety (training provided)
• Ideally, have experience in maintenance, caretaking, or facilities roles (not essential)

Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young people arrive having found school overwhelming or unsuccessful in the past — our job is to show them a different experience.

We believe: “The curriculum should be the servant of the child.” – Sir Barry Carpenter (2024)

This philosophy shapes our relationships, our environment, and every aspect of school life — including the way we care for our buildings and grounds. Red Moor is part of Acorn Education, within Outcomes First Group, giving you both the closeness of a supportive school team and the opportunities of a national organisation.

We’re proud that Outcomes First Group is officially a Great Place to Work
.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
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