Facilities Officer - Plympton Academy

Plympton Academy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plympton Academy is seeking a Facilities Officer to support the Site Manager in day-to-day operations and capital project delivery. The role covers premises care, safety, and maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

You will need experience as a caretaker or similar, with practical maintenance skills, H&S knowledge, and a valid driving license with access to transport. Shift patterns are Monday to Friday; travel between hub sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker or similar is required.
• Ability to manage premises and facilities across multiple sites.
• Experience overseeing maintenance programmes and budgets.
• Practical maintenance and cleaning skills.
• Strong Health & Safety management knowledge.
• Experience in an Academy/School setting is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day tasks and support capital projects.
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor budgets.
• Maintain safe, secure and well-maintained premises across sites.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Premises management

Maintenance programmes

Health & Safety

MS Office

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks and support capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Plympton Academy, however you may be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub.

The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience as a caretaker or similar.
• Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust.
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets.
• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning.
• Health & Safety management.
• Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.

Join us at Plympton Academy and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!

Shift patterns are Monday to Friday, actual working pattern can be discussed at interview.