Facilities Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Facilities Assistant/Pool Technician to provide support to the Facilities Manager.

This is a “hands-on” role and duties will include routine repairs and maintenance of the building fabric, general DIY and estate duties, seasonal gardening services and general support to the Maintenance Team as well as some maintenance of the swimming pool.

Applicants must have good DIY skills, initiative and practicality, a positive approach to teamwork, good written and verbal communication skills and physical fitness, as some lifting and porterage is required.

A full, clean driver’s licence is required and if currently without full D1 minibus entitlement, a willingness to undertake the necessary training is expected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set an example of high expectations in line with the School’s aims and ethos
• Maintain a lively enthusiasm for the role, help promote high morale and the good name and reputation of the school
• Be vigilant at all times for the general welfare of the children

Reports to: Facilities Manager and School Business Manager

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours: Part time, permanent role. Weds, Thurs, Fri. 26.5 hours per week. Year round position.

The post holder is to be available outside of the core working hours, for School events as and when required, and must liaise with the School Business Manager to ensure that there is always a member of the Facilities Team on site during holiday and half- term periods.

Salary: Up to £18,280 pa/£13.25 per hour Dependent on qualifications and experience, and is calculated to include the events that take place outside of the core working hours.

Benefits:

• Employer pension 5%
• Shopping discount card
• Personal accident cover at work
• Means tested staff discount
• Complimentary lunch
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• On site parking where possible
• Access to the Swimming Pool, out of school hours

To read the full job description, person specification and apply, please use this eteach link - https://www.eteach.com/job/facilities-assistant-1578634

Only applications that are completed through eteach will be reviewed.

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 26.5 per week

Work Location: In person