Facilities & Maintenance Technician (Full Benefits)

Outcomes First Group; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

Oak Tree School in Truro, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment to high standards, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support health and safety checks, and coordinate with contractors. Driving licence is required and prior caretaking experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a related trade.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment tasks across the site.
• Supporting the upkeep of buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and reporting any maintenance, repair or health and safety concerns.
• Assisting with health and safety compliance, including fire alarm checks, risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers to support maintenance projects and specialist repairs.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Supporting the on-call rota and responding to urgent maintenance requirements when needed.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and well-presented learning environment for students and staff.
• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a related trade.
• Ideally has experience in a specialist area such as plumbing, joinery, electrical work or decorating.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety practices and COSHH regulations.
• Can work independently, manage workloads effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Is practical, reliable and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Has basic IT skills for completing records and reports.
• Driving licence required

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities management

Health & safety

Job description

Oak Tree School in Truro, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment to high standards, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support health and safety checks, and coordinate with contractors. Driving licence is required and prior caretaking experience is valued.