Facilities Maintenance Officer - South West London

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer for a further education college in South West London. The role requires managing maintenance tasks, supervising a small team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Candidates must have experience in maintenance and an Enhanced DBS check. The job is a 6-month ongoing contract with a pay rate between £18 to £22 per hour, and a permanent salary of £36,991 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, and decoration.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for maintenance and repair requests.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks.
• Supervise and support site services staff.

Skills

Maintenance and repair management

Basic plumbing

Carpentry

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Morgan Hunt is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer for an FE College based in South West London.

Pay Rate: £18ph to £22ph Ltd.

Hours: 37 hrs – Mon to Fri between 8am to 6pm.

Location: South West London.

Duration: 6 months ongoing contract – Temp to Perm £36,991 per annum.

Enhanced DBS check required.

Main Purposes and Responsibilities

The main activities, duties and responsibilities of the post are set out below. This job description is intended to give a framework rather than to set limits. Further Education Colleges are required to respond to rapid change and a re‑evaluation of duties may be called for from time to time, in consultation with the candidate.

• Act as first point of contact for maintenance and repair requests.
• Carry out general maintenance, including basic plumbing, carpentry, and decorating.
• Supervise and support a small team of site services staff, allocating tasks and ensuring high standards of work.
• Record and track jobs through the College helpdesk system.
• Support and monitor contractors working on site, ensuring they have Permits to Work.
• Monitor fire and security systems (training provided) and report any faults to contractor.
• Keep tools, materials and stock organised and in good condition.
• Conduct regular building checks to spot and report any issues.
• Help with room setups, deliveries and other facilities tasks.
• Assist during emergencies or incidents affecting the site.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with college health and safety policies.

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.