Facilities Assistant - Award winning Independent school located in the

Smart Teachers; Southfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Assistant for an independent school in Hounslow. This ad-hoc role involves conducting inspections, performing maintenance tasks, ensuring security, and supporting school events. Candidates should possess practical maintenance skills and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. This position offers flexible working hours with potential for more permanent work.

Benefits

Compliance with AWR

Training to support professional development

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good practical maintenance skills across basic trades, including plumbing and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of the school premises to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the security of the school buildings.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the school grounds.
• Set up furniture and equipment for events.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Ability to work independently

Flexible approach to duties

Job description

Overview

Smart Teachers are pleased to be working with this hugely popular Independent school located in the borough of Hounslow. The school is looking for a Facilities Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role is ad-hoc as the Facilities department restructures, with potential for more frequent or permanent work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of the school premises to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Ensure the security of the school buildings by managing access points and key distribution.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the school grounds, including litter picking and waste disposal management.
• Set up furniture and equipment for school events and rearrange as required.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and report any concerns to the school management.

Requirements

• To be considered for the role you will have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good practical maintenance skills across basic trades (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, painting).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to duties.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. Salary will depend on experience. Smart Teachers offers a range of benefits, including compliance with AWR, and training to support professional development.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact the Smart Teachers team.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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