Facilities Assistant

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and education organization in Somerset is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join their team. This hands-on role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance in school facilities. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management and a relevant trade background. This position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum and the benefit of a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or a relevant trade.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct site inspections for Health & Safety.
• Liaise with contractors for specialist work.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Maintenance Tools

General Equipment

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Salary: £28,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.40pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 52 Weeks
Start Date: November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As we continue to expand and enhance our services, we’re looking for a skilled, proactive Facilities Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you have a specialist trade background—be it plumbing, joinery, electrical, decorating, or similar—and a passion for keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

This hands‑on role places you at the heart of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and fully functional environment for our pupils and staff. You’ll take professional ownership of your trade while supporting the wider maintenance team in everything from routine upkeep to urgent repairs.

Your expertise will be key to ensuring our school buildings, equipment, and grounds meet the highest standards of safety and functionality.

What You’ll Do

• Take charge of your specialist trade or area of expertise, delivering high‑quality maintenance and repairs
• Assist the maintenance team with both planned projects and reactive tasks
• Conduct regular site inspections to spot and resolve Health & Safety concerns
• Advise staff on the safe use and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Liaise with external contractors for specialist work beyond your scope
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with COSHH and other regulations
• Maintain tools and equipment, keeping everything in top condition
• Keep detailed maintenance and compliance records up to date
• Participate in an on‑call rota for emergency support when required
• Travel across the school site and to suppliers as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in facilities management or a relevant trade (plumbing, joinery, electrical, decorating, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently with initiative, but also collaborate effectively within a team
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and clear communication
• Flexibility and responsiveness to urgent maintenance needs
• Full UK Driving Licence

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why Join Options Autism?

• We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
• We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, 100’s of discount options, cycle to work schemes, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform through Vista, enabling you to choose the package that’s right for you
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Discounts valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.