Facilities Assistant

Niyaa People Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Leicester is seeking a permanent full-time Facilities Assistant to manage security and maintenance operations. Responsibilities include operating security systems, ensuring cleanliness, and testing fire alarms. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in educational settings and be open to working split shifts. The role offers a starting salary of £25k with generous leave and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Rota-based overtime

Chance for progression

Banked flexi-time hours

Qualifications

• Experience working for a school or college.
• Previous caretaker experience.
• Ability to work split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate college security systems.
• Manage heating and ventilation systems.
• Ensure grounds are clean and report defects.
• Test fire alarm systems and clear emergency exits.
• Work early and late split shift patterns.

Skills

Security systems operation

Caretaking experience

Working split shift patterns

Job description

Enjoy a permanent full‑time Facilities Assistant role offering a generous holiday package of 38 days of annual leave and rota‑based overtime. This position is based in Leicester, working for a local college.

Responsibilities

• Operating college security systems
• Operating the heating and ventilation system where required
• Ensure the grounds are clean and tidy and report any defects
• Testing fire alarm systems and ensuring emergency exits are clear
• Working early and late split shift pattern

Qualifications

• Worked for a school or college previously
• Has experience as a caretaker
• Worked split shift patterns

Benefits

• Annual Salary starting at £25k per year (up to £25,032 per year)
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays and mandatory shut down)
• Chance for rota‑based overtime
• Chance for progression
• Banked flexi time hours

I would like to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a domestic Facilities Assistant or Caretaker before. If you are interested in this Facilities Assistant position, please apply or email (url removed)