Facilities Assistant

Leigh Academies Trust; New Ash Green; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Ash Green is seeking a committed Facilities Assistant to support the Estates Team with maintenance duties. The ideal candidate will possess DIY skills, a reliable work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The position offers a salary of £24,404 per annum, generous leave, and training opportunities. Applications are accepted electronically or in paper form.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Dedicated site office

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work independently.
• Ability to cover the duties of other team members.
• Understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance duties and minor repair works.
• Support Facilities Manager in ensuring health and safety.
• Work collaboratively with the Estates Team.

Skills

Trustworthy

Reliable

Hardworking

Good DIY skills

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Leigh Academy Milestone has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team as soon as possible. This position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of a busy academy. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties and may be required to cover the duties of other team members in their absence, occasionally.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic CPD opportunities as an academy and as a wider multi-academy trust so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be upskilled or trained.
Benefits of working as a Caretaker at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service

You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team

A flexible and proactive ethos

Training and qualifications supported / encouraged

Mileage allowance for travel between sites

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Free, on-site parking at every site

Dedicated site office

This is a permanent role and our ideal candidate will be able to work full-time, Monday to Friday. The salary offered is £24,404 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

We can accept applications electronically or in paper form which can be accessed below. Alternatively, we also accept CV's which you can send to [e-mail]. Paper applications and CVs can be collected/returned from any LAT academy reception. If you have any queries in regards to the application process, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on [e-mail]/ 01634 412 258.