Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Heart Academies; Bedford; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing day

CPD pathways

Refer a friend

Tech scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Generous pension

Free gym

Free refreshments

ECT induction

Collaborative culture

Staff training

In-house catering

Environmental sustainability

Descripción de la vacante

Heart Academies Trust is seeking a part-time maintenance professional to cover two days per week at Bedford sites. The role includes opening/closing premises, maintaining security, and performing general repairs, decorating and grounds upkeep.

You will operate building systems, conduct safety checks, and engage in ongoing training. A proactive, flexible attitude and DBS-related checks apply, with a supportive, collaborative workplace environment.

Formación

• Experience in general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Solid understanding of health & safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate building systems and contribute to facilities management.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake opening and closing of Trust premises and maintain site security procedures.
• Carry out general maintenance repairs, decorating and grounds upkeep.
• Operate systems such as heating, lighting and ventilation.
• Complete health & safety checks including fire, COSHH, water hygiene, electrical and gas systems.

Conocimientos

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety

Facilities management

Team player

Educación

Relevant trade qualification

Descripción del empleo

• Undertake the opening and closing of Trust premises and maintain site security procedures.
• Undertake general maintenance repairs, decorating and grounds upkeep.
• Operate systems such as heating, lighting, ventilation etc.
• Complete various mandatory health & safety checks including those related to fire and security systems, COSHH, water hygiene, electric, gas etc.
• Be proactive and enthusiastic in undertaking training to improve and enhance skills. Able to undertake all areas of work detailed within the job description.
• Able to competently undertake general repairs and maintenance tasks
• Enthusiastic, motivated maintenance professional with a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Professional & flexible approach to working hours
• Practical experience of Health & Safety, This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Barred List Check and a Certificate of Good Conduct if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for a continuous period of six months or more since the age of 18. HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow. HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust. As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

• Paid wellbeing day per year.
• CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
• Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
• An excellent in-house catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability., 2 days per week, one of which will be a Friday

9:00-17:00 on both days 30 minute lunch break each day