Facilities Officer - Plympton Academy

Tsat; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with day-to-day tasks and support capital projects at Plympton Academy, with travel to other sites within the hub as required. You will manage the school premises to ensure they are secure, safe, and well-maintained, reflecting the education standards of the trust.

The role requires experience as a caretaker, maintenance skills, health and safety know-how, and a full clean driving licence with own

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day facilities tasks.
• Support capital projects and developments.
• Ensure premises are secure, safe and well-maintained.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across hub sites.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Premises management

Maintenance budgeting

Maintenance & cleaning

Health & Safety

School experience

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft 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.