Facilities Assistant

somervaleschool; Midsomer Norton, Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a Facilities Assistant to maintain the functionality and security of its campus. This role is crucial for ensuring a clean and well-maintained environment for students and staff. The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and be proactive in managing site maintenance tasks. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous leave and employee benefits, all while contributing to a vibrant school community that prioritizes student welfare and engagement. If you are dedicated and reliable, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and operational support is preferred.
• Must be trustworthy and hardworking with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campus security and cleanliness while performing general maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and manage security systems effectively.

Skills

General Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Security Management

Cleaning Tasks

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Experience in Facilities Management

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Security Systems

Job description

Location: Somervale School, Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership
Job Role: Facilities Assistant
Responsible for: Buildings & Campus Facilities Services
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Flexible Shift Pattern)
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 7 - 10 £25,584 - £26,835 per annum

• AM Shift: 06:00 – 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 13:30 (Friday)
• PM Shift: 12:00 - 19:00 (Monday - Thursday), 12:30 - 19:00 (Friday)

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12th May 2025

About the Role:
We are seeking to appoint a reliable and self-motivated professional to support our premises team in the day-to-day operational running of the Somervale Campus. This role is integral to maintaining a high standard of functionality, security, and upkeep of the school premises.

In general, the duties required of the post-holder are to work as an individual or as a member of the team assisting the running of the school by providing minor maintenance, tidying, and security. The successful candidate will be trustworthy, hardworking, and have great attention to detail.

Full training is available; however, experience would be an advantage.

About Somervale School:
Somervale School is a very popular, high-achieving, 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive school situated in Midsomer Norton, on the outskirts of Bath and on the edge of Somerset. The school occupies a large, attractively landscaped site with an excellent range of specialist accommodation and facilities. We are part of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership, a multi-academy trust consisting of secondary and primary schools.

We place our students at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working hard, being kind, and enjoying learning. The school received its third judgement of Good by Ofsted in June 2022, and its high-quality academic curriculum and excellent student engagement and pastoral care were noted.

Key Responsibilities & Main Duties:

• Ensure the campus is secure, clean, and well-maintained.
• Lock/unlock buildings, manage security systems, and respond to emergencies.
• Perform general site maintenance, including minor repairs, plumbing, painting, and decorating.
• Carry out cleaning tasks such as litter collection, window cleaning, and graffiti removal.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues and subcontractor performance.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and ensure compliance.
• Support school events by setting up and preparing spaces as needed.
• Manage fire alarm tests and respond to adverse weather conditions.
• Escort contractors and service engineers as required.
• Work flexibly across other sites within the Midsomer Norton Schools’ Partnership.

Why Join Us?
All year round staff - There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Somervale Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.