Facilities Management Assistant

Red Star Pathways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Varied role with diverse tasks

Job summary

Red Star Pathways is seeking a dedicated Facilities Management Assistant to join our school team in South East London. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Working with the Facilities Manager, you will help manage day-to-day operations, inspections, basic maintenance, event setup, security, and safety compliance to ensure smooth school functioning.

Qualifications

• Has experience in facilities management, premises management, maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Hands-on approach and confidence in basic maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactive problem-solving.
• Understands health and safety in a school environment.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school premises.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance issues or potential hazards.
• Undertaking general maintenance, basic repairs and minor DIY tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation and setting up of rooms for meetings, school events and activities.
• Monitoring the cleanliness, safety and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.
• Supporting contractors and external service providers attending the school site.
• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring repairs are followed up appropriately.
• Assisting with health and safety checks, fire safety procedures and compliance records.
• Helping to manage deliveries, storage and movement of equipment and furniture.
• Supporting security arrangements, including opening and closing the premises where required.
• Responding promptly and professionally to requests from staff and other members of the school community.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the school.

Skills

Facilities management

Premises management

Maintenance

Hands-on

Communication

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: South East London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: To be confirmed

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment?

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and hands-on Facilities Management Assistant to join our school team in South East London.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys a varied and practical role, and understands the importance of providing a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager and wider school leadership team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school's premises, ensuring that the buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school premises.


• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance issues or potential hazards.


• Undertaking general maintenance, basic repairs and minor DIY tasks.


• Assisting with the preparation and setting up of rooms for meetings, school events and activities.


• Monitoring the cleanliness, safety and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.


• Supporting contractors and external service providers attending the school site.


• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring repairs are followed up appropriately.


• Assisting with health and safety checks, fire safety procedures and compliance records.


• Helping to manage deliveries, storage and movement of equipment and furniture.


• Supporting security arrangements, including opening and closing the premises where required.


• Responding promptly and professionally to requests from staff and other members of the school community.


• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience in facilities management, premises management, maintenance or a similar practical role.


• Has a hands-on approach and is confident undertaking basic maintenance and DIY tasks.


• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.


• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Can work independently as well as part of a team.


• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• Understands the importance of health and safety in a school environment.


• Is flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school.


• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Previous experience working within a school or educational setting would be advantageous, although not essential.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the school community.


• A supportive and friendly working environment.


• Opportunities for training and professional development.


• A varied role where no two days are the same.


• The opportunity to develop your skills and experience within school facilities management