Facilities Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts and perks

Job summary

OFG Education is hiring a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge. The role covers maintenance, repairs and site safety, with opportunities to apply trade skills such as plumbing or carpentry.

You will support building upkeep, safety checks, and liaise with contractors. The position is permanent, 38.5 hours per week, start November 2026, salary £28,500 per annum, with UK working arrangements only.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, construction or a related trade.
• Practical, proactive and able to solve problems.
• Good organisational and communication skills with a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and refurbishment work.
• Supporting upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds and facilities.
• Using trade skills in plumbing, carpentry, decorating or joinery.
• Completing routine health and safety, fire safety and site compliance checks.
• Responding to maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
• Supporting contractors and suppliers for specialist works.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and maintenance records.
• Ensuring facilities remain safe, secure and well-presented.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Proactive problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

UK driving licence

Job description

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Salary: £28,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Are you a practical, hands‑on person who takes pride in fixing problems, maintaining high standards, and keeping facilities running smoothly?

We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. From carrying out repairs and maintenance to supporting site improvements and ensuring a safe environment, you'll play a key role in helping our facilities operate at their very best.

Whether you have experience in maintenance, facilities, building services, construction, or a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, or joinery, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment work.
• Supporting the upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Using your trade skills in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, or joinery.
• Completing routine health and safety, fire safety, and site compliance checks.
• Responding to maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
• Supporting contractors and suppliers when specialist works are required.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Helping ensure facilities remain safe, secure, and well‑presented.

What We're Looking For

• Has experience in maintenance, facilities, construction, or a related trade.
• Is practical, proactive, and enjoys solving problems.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Understands the importance of health and safety.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good organisational and communication skills.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic pupils aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 pupils across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism‑specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every pupil, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life.

Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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