Facilities and Maintenance Officer

Activate Learning; Farnham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to ensure campus safety and cleanliness at Farnham College. The role involves maintenance tasks, compliance checks, and supporting campus activities, requiring proactive individuals experienced in general maintenance. Benefits include competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free eye tests

Health Cash Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive salaries

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proactive and solutions-focused individual.
• Willingness to develop professionally.
• Capable of performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance and estates support.
• Conduct health & safety and compliance checks.
• Support grounds upkeep and weather-related clearing.
• Manage on-call duties and overtime.

Skills

Practical experience with general maintenance

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

Ability to assess and resolve minor issues

Competence with IT tools

Job description

About the role

Facilities & Maintenance Officer – Activate Learning is looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join our team at Farnham College. This full-time, permanent role ensures the campus remains safe, clean, and secure to support teaching and learning.

The Facilities & Maintenance Officer will carry out a variety of tasks, including unlocking and securing buildings, general maintenance (repairs, painting, decorating), setting up events, moving furniture, and supporting campus activities. You'll also monitor site security, respond to helpdesk requests, maintain external areas, and manage waste and recycling.

Key Facilities & Maintenance Officer responsibilities include:

• Daily maintenance and estates support
• Health & safety and compliance checks
• Grounds upkeep and weather-related clearing
• On-call duties every fourth week
• Occasional overtime and weekend work
• Cross-campus support as needed

This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone proactive and reliable, with a flexible approach to facilities work.

What do you need to be a successful Facilities & Maintenance Officer at Activate Learning?

The ideal Facilities & Maintenance Officer candidate will be a proactive, solutions-focused individual with a strong team ethic and a customer-first approach to facilities support. You will be capable of performing routine maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and responding swiftly to on-site issues. A flexible, hands-on attitude, along with a willingness to develop professionally and engage in ongoing training, is essential.

• Practical experience with general maintenance and basic DIY tasks
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation (including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010)
• Ability to assess and resolve minor issues independently before escalating to contractors
• Competence with basic IT tools and app-based reporting systems

Who we are

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.