Facilities Assistant

Shorefields; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive Academies in Thurrock is seeking an efficient Facilities Assistant to help keep our academies clean, safe and welcoming. You will play a key role in maintaining the premises and supporting the planning and development of the buildings and grounds.

The role starts on 2 November 2026 (flexible) and is a full-time permanent position, 37 hours per week. You will work closely with the head of academy and the central team to support staff, students and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities.
• Support planning and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Collaborate with head of academy and central team.

Job description

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 15 October 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 13/10/2026

Contract: Full time, permanent, 52 weeks/37 hours

Start date: 2 November 2026 (start date is flexible)

We are seeking an efficient and experienced Facilities Assistant to help keep our academies clean, safe and welcoming. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive working and learning environment for staff, students and visitors, ensuring the effective upkeep and management of our buildings and grounds. You will also contribute to the planning and ongoing development of the premises, working closely with the head of academy and the trust's central team.

Information about the School

Based in the heart of Thurrock, our school specialises in alternative provision and supporting the social and emotional educational needs of young people. Olive Academies supports pupils for whom traditional teaching methods have not worked. Students, ranging in age from 11 to 16, join us following permanent exclusion from a mainstream school or due to having medical needs that prevent them from attending a mainstream setting.

Our school is a nurturing, inclusive community where students are able to grow and develop. We strive to ensure success for all our learners academically, socially and morally. We build a curriculum around the needs of our students in the hope that our Year 11 students leave with qualifications on par with their mainstream peers and transition into education, training or employment.

Alongside our ever-growing curriculum, our academies offer our students additional qualifications in non-traditional subjects such as sailing, climbing, extreme mountain biking, bushcraft and first aid.

All students receive therapeutic support and this can range from a set or personalised programme, counselling, speech and language intervention or small group activities around self-worth and wellbeing.

We pride ourself on encouraging positive mental health and wellbeing and are pleased to have received a National Wellbeing Award, which acknowledges the support we provide for staff, students and families.

Working in alternative provision can be challenging, but joining the Olive family is one of the most rewarding and positive career developments you will make. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to support us on our journey, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.