Facilities Officer - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Officer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and securing the buildings and grounds across multiple schools, ensuring that all operational needs are met. The ideal candidate will possess a can-do attitude, be reliable, and have experience in facilities management or a willingness to learn. You will benefit from a supportive work environment focused on staff wellbeing, professional development, and a range of attractive perks, including healthcare access and progression opportunities. If you are looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant educational setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare

High-quality CPD access

Regular wellbeing and social activities

Counselling and mental wellbeing support

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Innovation Awards

Trust Vision and Values awards

Free parking with E chargers

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and operational functions is desirable.
• Must hold a full UK driving license and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and security of buildings and grounds.
• Work on a rotational basis to meet operational needs.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Trustworthy

Facilities and operational functions experience

Electrical installation/maintenance

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

Carpentry

Grounds Maintenance

Driving License

Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAFM)

Education

Qualification in trades or willingness to be trained

Job description

Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Facilities Officer to join our team and work across all our schools in the Trust. The successful candidate will work on a rotational basis, assisting with the maintenance and security of the buildings and grounds to ensure all operational needs of the Trust are met. You must have a can-do attitude and work well in a team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be hardworking
• Be reliable
• Be trustworthy
• Have experience of facilities and operational functions (desirable)
• Hold a qualification in, or willing to be trained in one, or multiple of the following skills:
  • Electrical installation/maintenance (to Edition 18)
  • Plumbing
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Carpentry
  • Grounds Maintenance (including synthetic surfaces) and/or other recognisable trades. (essential)
• Have experience of working with, or willing to be trained in the use of Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAFM) (essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) (Manual preferred)
• Own transport (Essential)

37 hours (rota basis between 6am - 22.30)

52 weeks (some weekends)

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
• As part of a multi-academy trust, you will have access to high-quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload, and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.