Facilities Assistant

Coherence Consulting Limited; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking academy for a Facilities Assistant. This role is pivotal in maintaining the academy premises, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and staff. You'll be involved in various maintenance tasks, from minor repairs to porterage, all while working alongside a supportive team. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible working ethos, this position offers a chance to grow your skills in a vibrant educational setting. Enjoy generous leave, a competitive salary, and the satisfaction of contributing to a thriving academy community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Full company closure between Christmas and New Year

Friendly and supportive team

Flexible working ethos

Training and qualifications supported

Mileage allowance

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Dedicated site office

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and reliable with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Team with maintenance and repairs.
• Support the Facilities Manager in health and safety duties.

Skills

DIY skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical fitness

Job description

Leigh Academy Tonbridge has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team from January 2025. 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:

1. 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service. This will be pro rated for part time colleagues.
2. Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year.
3. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team.
4. A flexible and proactive ethos.
5. Training and qualifications supported / encouraged.
6. Mileage allowance for travel between sites.
7. Paid overtime.
8. Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
9. Free, on-site parking at every site.
10. 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.