Facilities Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Highweek; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to maintain Fieldstone School sites in Ashburton and Newton Abbot. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance, help keep buildings, grounds and equipment in top condition, and support safety checks on site.

You’ll work as part of the facilities team, be organised, reliable and able to manage priorities, with UK driving licence required; previous maintenance experience is valued.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at level 4 or above.
• Experience in general maintenance, repairs or a relevant trade.
• Understands health and safety practices, including COSHH regulations.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Has good problem-solving, communication and basic IT skills.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment tasks across the site.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to a high standard.
• Complete regular site inspections and support health and safety compliance, including fire safety checks.
• Assist with specialist maintenance work and liaise with contractors when required.
• Keep maintenance records up to date and ensure tools and equipment are used and stored safely.
• Support the wider facilities team, including participation in the on‑call rota when required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety awareness

Independent & team worker

Organised & reliable

Problem solving & communication

Basic IT skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths & English (level 4+)

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and wants to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-presented environment. As a Facilities Assistant, you'll help ensure our buildings, grounds, equipment and services are maintained to a high standard, supporting both the day-to-day operation and long-term upkeep of our facilities. No two days are the same, and your work will have a direct impact on creating a safe and positive environment for everyone on site. Working as part of the facilities team, you'll carry out a variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, helping to keep our buildings, grounds and equipment in excellent condition. You'll bring practical maintenance skills, a strong awareness of health and safety, and a flexible approach to supporting the needs of the site. Whether it's carrying out repairs, supporting refurbishment projects, conducting safety checks, or liaising with contractors, you'll be a valued member of a team that takes real pride in the environment it provides. Please note this is to cover both Fieldstone School sites: Fieldstone School, Ashburton, TQ13 7EP & Fieldstone School, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7EP What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment tasks across the site.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to a high standard.
• Complete regular site inspections and support health and safety compliance, including fire safety checks.
• Assist with specialist maintenance work and liaise with contractors when required.
• Keep maintenance records up to date and ensure tools and equipment are used and stored safely.
• Support the wider facilities team, including participation in the on‑call rota when required.
• GCSE Maths & English at level 4 or above
• Experience in general maintenance, repairs or a relevant trade.
• Understands health and safety practices, including COSHH regulations.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Has good problem-solving, communication and basic IT skills.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16 students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.
• We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.
• Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council's Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students., At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
• We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support