Facilities Technician - Casual

The Vale Federation; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England seeks a Facilities Assistant to help maintain facilities for pupils and community hirers. This flexible role offers training and career development opportunities, ideal for students or retirees. Candidates should be friendly, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Working hours can include evenings and weekends. Benefits include financial rewards and discounts at local establishments.

Benefits

Financial rewards

Discounts at local shops, cafés, and restaurants

Access to a generous pension scheme

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• No prior training needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning is completed as per required duties.
• Complete minor maintenance and technical works tasks.
• Proactively manage the hired facilities.
• Carry out required checks as per procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

General administrative skills

Experience in cleaning buildings

Experience in unlocking and securing facilities

Teamwork commitment

Job description

Overview

Join our team with our flexible Facilities Assistant role. Are you friendly, reliable, and eager to learn? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us maintain top-quality facilities for our pupils and community hirers. No prior training needed - just a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team. This role is ideal for students or retirees.

About the employer

The Vale Federation of Schools comprises two specialist campuses: Booker Park Primary Special School and Stocklake Park Secondary Special School, including a dedicated Sixth Form provision. Together, we support a diverse community of learners, with Booker Park currently educating 243 pupils and Stocklake Park welcoming 108 students. Our schools are equipped with a wide range of specialist facilities designed to enhance learning and wellbeing. These include a hydrotherapy pool, soft play centre, sensory and swing rooms, a rebound trampoline, an audio-equipped library suite, and multiple outdoor learning and activity areas. Located in Aylesbury, both campuses are conveniently close to the town centre and local train stations, with excellent bus links and free on-site parking available for staff and visitors.

Role details

Reporting to the Premises Manager, the successful candidate will have:

• Full induction and comprehensive training
• Opportunities for career development
• Flexible shifts (evenings, weekends, weekdays)
• Ensure cleaning is completed as per required cleaning duty
• Complete minor maintenance and technical works tasks
• Proactively manage the hirings facilities
• Carry out required checks as per procedures and regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• General Administrative skills
• Experience in unlocking and secreting buildings and facilities
• Experience in cleaning buildings and facilities including toilets
• Experience in assisting and supervising - external contractors and sports clubs/community groups
• A good sense of humour, and committed to teamwork
• Commitment to safeguarding

Benefits

Employee Benefits: Enjoy the advantages of working with Buckinghamshire Council, including:

• Financial rewards
• Discounts at local shops, cafés, and restaurants
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• A free, confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme