Facilities Assistant — Safer, Welcoming School Environments

Outcomes First Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Health and insurance benefits

Discounts (UK & international)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Penny Tree School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to help keep our specialist school safe, welcoming and running smoothly. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, carry out repairs, safety checks and support site security to help our pupils learn with confidence.

You should be practical, organised and able to manage a varied workload, with experience in facilities, maintenance or caretaking.

Qualifications

• Has experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking or a similar hands-on role.
• Can confidently carry out a range of general repairs, such as decorating, basic plumbing, joinery or maintenance tasks.
• Understands Health & Safety requirements and enjoys working safely and responsibly.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to manage a varied workload independently.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and paying attention to detail.
• UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the school buildings and grounds.
• Complete repairs, decorating and general improvements to keep our environment safe, functional and welcoming.
• Carry out routine inspections, identifying and resolving maintenance or health and safety issues before they become problems.
• Support fire safety, compliance checks and site security to help keep everyone safe.
• Work alongside contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintain tools, equipment and materials safely in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and assist with risk assessments and compliance documentation.
• Respond quickly to day-to-day maintenance requests, helping ensure the school always operates smoothly.

Job description

Penny Tree School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to help keep our specialist school safe, welcoming and running smoothly. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, carry out repairs, safety checks and support site security to help our pupils learn with confidence.

You should be practical, organised and able to manage a varied workload, with experience in facilities, maintenance or caretaking.