Facilities Assistant

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of your specialist trade area (plumbing, joinery, electrical or decorating) and deliver high-quality maintenance work across the school.
• Support day‑to‑day reactive repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishments and general upkeep of buildings, equipment, plant and grounds.
• Conduct regular site walks to identify, record and report Health & Safety issues, ensuring a safe and tidy environment at all times.
• Work with the Facilities Manager, staff and external contractors to coordinate works, provide technical advice and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain tools, equipment, machinery and chemicals safely and correctly, following COSHH and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist with fire safety duties including weekly alarm checks, emergency evacuations and drills.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, complete basic vehicle checks and support opening/locking up of premises across both sites.
• Respond flexibly to urgent requests, support team tasks requiring additional hands and uphold the school's professional standards and values.

• GCSEs required
• Experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally with a trade specialism e.g. Basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating skills.
• A practical, can‑do attitude and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel between sites and respond to changing priorities.
• Respect, empathy and professionalism when working in a school environment.

• 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
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.