Facilities Assistant

Oxford Outcomes; Slough; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join a dedicated team in a school environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive setting, enhancing the lives of students with diverse needs. You will be responsible for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the school while collaborating with a passionate team. If you have a background in maintenance and a desire to inspire students, this position is perfect for you. Join us in making a meaningful impact in education while enjoying the benefits of a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

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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 would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will support the Facilities Manager in maintenance and health and safety across our school.

The Facilities Assistant will perform various tasks to maintain security, cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, high standards, and enjoy working with students in a calm, engaging manner. Resilience and innovation are essential.

We seek a passionate individual who can inspire and engage our students, contributing to the development of our school.

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

Essential:

• Previous maintenance experience is required.

About Us

Hillingdon Manor School provides specialist education for approximately 185 pupils aged 11-19 with diverse needs. Our small class sizes and tailored qualifications help unlock each pupil’s potential.

Our goal is to support students in living fulfilling, productive lives within a safe, supervised environment, thanks to a dedicated team of professionals.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has over 16 years of experience in caring for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We are recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

We also offer a flexible benefits platform, Vista, enabling you to choose from various health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle-to-work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

Your role will have a positive impact on pupils’ lives. We are committed to safeguarding and will conduct social media checks and DBS for all applicants.

Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4DWW scheme subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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