Facilities Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a specialist school that values your contributions and aims to re-engage pupils. As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the security, cleanliness, and safety of the school environment. This role offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and rewarding setting, where your energy and passion can inspire students. With a commitment to high standards and a focus on wellbeing, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative atmosphere. Be part of a team that makes a positive impact every day!

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility support

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety.
• Maintain security, cleanliness, and safety of school facilities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Facilities Assistant
• Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge UB8 3HD
• Salary: £28,495.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent - Full Time, 52 weeks

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth in service, we are recruiting experienced Facilities Assistants to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge.

About the role

If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that values your ideas and aims to re-engage our pupils, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety across our school.

The Facilities Assistant will perform various tasks related to maintaining the security, cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, high standards, and enjoy working with students in a calm and engaging manner. Resilience and innovation are essential traits.

Contributing to the development of our school is vital, and we believe energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards are key. We seek a special individual who can inspire and engage our students.

This role offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

• Previous maintenance experience is required.

About Us

Hillingdon Manor Secondary School provides specialist education for approximately 185 pupils aged 11-19, with smaller class sizes and tailored qualifications based on individual needs.

Our goal is to support each pupil in reaching their potential, enabling them to live fulfilling lives in a safe environment, supported by dedicated professionals.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism and complex needs. We are recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are priorities, and we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

Every day, your role will positively impact the lives of our pupils, aligning with our core values.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.