Facilities Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as a Facilities Assistant, where your contributions will enhance the learning environment for students. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive team dedicated to maintaining the safety and cleanliness of school facilities. You'll engage with students and staff, ensuring a positive atmosphere while developing your skills in a rewarding setting. With a commitment to wellbeing and a pioneering 4-Day Working Week, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and upkeep of facilities is essential.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety.
• Maintain security, cleanliness, and general upkeep 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

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 pupils, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety across the 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 be able to solve problems independently, have high expectations, enjoy working with students in a calm and engaging manner, and be resilient and innovative.

Contributing to the development of our school is essential. We seek someone energetic, passionate, and committed to high standards, who can inspire and engage young people.

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

• Previous maintenance experience is required.

About Us

At Hillingdon Manor Secondary School, we provide specialist education for approximately 185 pupils aged 11-19. We tailor learning to individual needs and abilities, aiming to support each pupil’s potential for fulfilling and productive lives.

Options Autism has been providing care and education for over 16 years to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services 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 and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

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, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.