Facilities Assistant

Leigh Academies Trust; Whitehill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Mileage allowance

Paid overtime

LGPS pension (Local Government Pension

Free on-site parking

Training and qualifications supported

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust's Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking a committed Facilities Assistant to support the Estates Team in maintaining and refurbishing academy premises across sites. The role involves general maintenance, porterage, and assisting with health and safety and security, with flexibility to cover colleagues as needed.

You will join a friendly team, benefit from paid overtime, mileage allowance, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, and free on-site parking, along with training

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Team with care of the academy premises, including general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Support the Facilities Manager to ensure health and safety and security across sites.
• Cover duties of other team members as required.

Job description

Leigh Academy Longfield has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team. 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.

25 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 30 days based on 5 years' service + bank holidays

You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team

A flexible and proactive ethos

Training and qualifications supported / encouraged

Mileage allowance for travel between sites

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Free, on-site parking at every site