Facilities Support Officer

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a Facilities Support Officer for Brunel Construction Centre (HD2 1AG). The role focuses on keeping a clean, safe, well-maintained site with 37 hours per week. You’ll open and secure buildings, carry out basic maintenance, and help safeguard students, staff and visitors.

A trade background or caretaking experience is preferred, and you’ll work well alone or as part of a team. We offer staff development, discounts, and an employee assistance programme as part of our

Qualifications

• Ideally you’ll have a trade background or demonstrable experience in caretaking/basic maintenance.
• Able to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and demonstrate our college values.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the buildings, carrying out basic maintenance, maintaining the safety of the buildings.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Education

Trade background

Job description

Job Reference: ATR0109PW
Application deadline: 14/09/2026

Job Description

Job Title:

Facilities Support Officer

Salary:

£26,966 – 27,566

Location:

Brunel Construction Centre (HD2 1AG)

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 52 weeks shifts between 6am-9.30pm

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Facilities Support Officer your focus will be on keeping a clean, safe, well-maintained site.

Your key responsibilities will be Opening and securing the buildings, carrying out basic maintaince, maintaining the safety of the buildings.

Ideally, you’ll have a trade background or demonstrable experience in caretaking/basic maintaince. It’s important that you’re able to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 14/9/26 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: 22/9/26

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers.

Vacancy Documents

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