Facilities and Maintenance Officer

Activate-Learning-1; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing resources groups

Free eye tests

Health cash plan

Learning and development

Pension schemes

Generous annual leave

On-site facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join our Guildford College campus, keeping the site safe, secure, compliant and fully operational to support teaching and learning.

You will be hands-on, carrying out day-to-day maintenance and compliance tasks, respond to helpdesk requests, and participate in an on-call rota. This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week with occasional evenings and other campuses in Surrey.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in general maintenance, repairs, compliance tasks.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and resolve minor maintenance issues independently before escalating to external contractors
• Basic IT skills, including the use of app-based reporting and helpdesk systems

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and securing buildings
• Painting and decorating
• Setting up rooms for events
• Moving furniture
• Health and safety and compliance checks
• Monitoring site security
• Responding to helpdesk requests
• Maintaining external areas
• Overseeing waste and recycling processes

Skills

General maintenance

Health and safety

Problem solving

Basic IT skills

Job description

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Facilities and Maintenance Officer

Reference: SEP20261722

Expiry date: 22:59, Thu, 8th Oct 2026

Location: Guildford

Benefits: Competitive holiday, great pension, excellent onsite facilities

About the role: Facilities & Maintenance Officer

Activate Learning is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join the team at our Guildford College keeping the campus safe, secure, compliant, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.

As a Facilities & Maintenance Officer, you will act as a hands‑on handyperson carrying out a wide range of day‑to‑day compliance and maintenance tasks across the campus. Duties include:

• Unlocking and securing buildings
• Painting and decorating
• Setting up rooms for events
• Moving furniture
• Health and safety and compliance checks
• Monitoring site security
• Responding to helpdesk requests
• Maintaining external areas
• Overseeing waste and recycling processes

This is a varied, practical role, ideal for a reliable and proactive individual who enjoys hands‑on trade related work and problem‑solving in a facilities or handyperson environment.

This is a permanent, full‑time role working 37 hours per week at Guildford College. You’ll work on an on‑call rota for one week in four, some rota based shift work to cover campuses during evenings and some support at other campuses in Surrey when needed.

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

The successful candidate will be a proactive, solutions‑focused individual with a strong team ethic and a customer‑focused approach to facilities support. You will be confident working independently as a handyperson, handling routine maintenance and compliance tasks while ensuring health and safety standards are met. A flexible, practical attitude and willingness to develop through training is essential.

This could be a great role for someone with trades or handyperson experience who wants to develop their experience in maintenance, or an experienced property and environment or estates professional who wants to join a growing team.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Practical experience in general maintenance, repairs, compliance tasks, and associated requirements
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and resolve minor maintenance issues independently before escalating to external contractors
• Basic IT skills, including the use of app-based reporting and helpdesk systems

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

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.

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 teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• 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.

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.

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.