Facilities Operative

Thrive Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge are delighted to be working with our client in Yeovil who are actively seeking to engage a Facilities Assistant on a permanent basis.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully. Please make your application promptly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the buildings, contents and grounds are maintained to the highest standards.
• Assist with the procurement process and costings/budget management.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage the annual servicing schedule (e.g., CCTV, water, PAT and fixed‑wire testing).
• Carry out routine repairs such as glazing, painting and plumbing.
• Act as a key holder: open and lock premises and handle out-of-hours emergencies.
• Manage contractor engagements when onsite.
• Monitor and maintain plant and equipment.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a similar role, ideally from an educational setting.
• Experience with repairs and maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, plastering).
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Reasonable level of fitness (lifting, climbing ladders, etc.).
• Good level of IT knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time Monday to Friday (early and late shifts).
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Free parking.
• The chance to join a progressive organisation.

What you need to do next

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please email sarah.collins@thrivegroup. Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.