Facilities Assistant

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting a Facilities Assistant to join a nursery and primary school in Winson Green, Birmingham. The role focuses on keeping the site safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will have practical, hands-on maintenance skills, be reliable, and able to start immediately. The position offers a full-time schedule with an immediate start and potential for ongoing work, with Enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or Handyperson.
• Practical, hands-on and confident carrying out basic maintenance and DIY.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
• Able to start immediately in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking up the school premises.
• Carrying out security and site checks.
• Supporting with general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Completing basic DIY and maintenance tasks.
• Moving furniture and assisting with event and classroom set-ups.
• Receiving and handling deliveries.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Reporting any maintenance, security or health and safety issues.
• Assisting the wider site team with general facilities duties.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Hands-on maintenance

Reliable

School environment

Job description

Location: Winson Green, Birmingham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

Are you an experienced Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or Handyperson looking for an immediate opportunity in Birmingham?

We are currently recruiting a Facilities Assistant to join the site team at a nursery and primary school in Winson Green, Birmingham.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and locking up the school premises
• Carrying out security and site checks
• Supporting with general maintenance and minor repairs
• Completing basic DIY and maintenance tasks
• Moving furniture and assisting with event and classroom set-ups
• Receiving and handling deliveries
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are clean, safe and well maintained
• Supporting health and safety checks and procedures
• Reporting any maintenance, security or health and safety issues
• Assisting the wider site team with general facilities duties

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced as a Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Handyperson or similar
• Practical, hands-on and confident carrying out basic maintenance and DIY
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Flexible with early starts and occasional late finishes
• Able to work well around children and within a school environment
• Ideally experienced within a school or educational setting
• Able to start immediately

DBS Requirement

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role. Candidates with an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service are particularly welcome. Candidates without a current DBS may be considered if they are able to apply immediately.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work within an established school environment
• Hands-on and varied facilities role
• Potential for ongoing work
• Support from a dedicated recruitment team

If you have relevant caretaker, facilities, maintenance or handyperson experience and are immediately available, we would love to hear from you.