Cluster Facilities Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Skinner Street in England is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff. You will support day-to-day site operations, carry out basic repairs, decorate and maintain spaces, and help with events.

You will conduct routine health and safety checks, assist with grounds maintenance, and help contractors deliver essential works while keeping premises secure.

Qualifications

• Has practical DIY, repair and maintenance skills.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the academy site.
• Carrying out basic repairs, decorating and maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring the safe opening and closing of academy premises.
• Conducting routine health, safety and compliance checks.
• Assisting with grounds maintenance and site presentation.
• Setting up rooms and equipment for events and activities.
• Supporting contractors and helping deliver improvement projects.
• Helping create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

DIY repairs

Organised

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Help Create a Safe, Welcoming Environment for Young People

Do you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands and taking pride in creating safe, welcoming environments?

Oasis Academy Skinner Street is looking for a reliable and proactive Facilities Assistant to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in ensuring our academy remains safe, secure, well-maintained and ready to support the success of every student, every day.

No two days are the same. One day you might be carrying out maintenance repairs, supporting health and safety checks or preparing facilities for an academy event. The next, you'll be assisting with grounds maintenance, responding to site issues or helping contractors deliver essential works.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the academy site.
• Carrying out basic repairs, decorating and maintenance tasks.
• Ensuring the safe opening and closing of academy premises.
• Conducting routine health, safety and compliance checks.
• Assisting with grounds maintenance and site presentation.
• Setting up rooms and equipment for events and activities.
• Supporting contractors and helping deliver improvement projects.
• Helping create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

What We’re Looking For

• Has practical DIY, repair ad maintenance skills
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and enjoys problem solving
• Is committed to safeguarding and supporting young people
• Holds a full driving licence

Why Join Oasis?

At Oasis Community Learning, our vision is Exceptional Educatin at the Heart of the Community. We believe that outstanding learning environments are essential to helping young people thrive.

When you join Oasis Academy Skinner Street, you'll become part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that values collaboration, inclusion and professional growth. Every day, your work will make a visible difference to the experience of students, colleagues and the wider community.

If you're practical, dependable and passionate about maintaining high-quality enviroments, we'd love to hear from you.

Attachments

Oasis Support Recruitment Brochure

Facilities Assistant Skinner Street

Safeguarding Statement

Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.