Maintenance Facilities Operative - East London

Morgan Hunt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a Maintenance Facilities Operative for a FE College in East London. The role involves supporting the Facilities Manager with keeping premises safe, clean, and presentable, and carrying out basic maintenance tasks across campus.

You will work 35 hours per week, Mon to Fri, at £18–£20 per hour PAYE, on a 3-month contract with possible extension. DBS on update service is required or applicants must be willing to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Willingness to undertake role-related training (HS&E, safeguarding, facilities procedures).
• Relevant facilities, caretaking or health & safety training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager to keep premises safe, clean and presentable.
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, painting & decorating, and carpentry.
• Carry out cross-campus deliveries as required.

Skills

DBS awareness

Time management

Team player

Health & safety

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Literacy and numeracy

Facilities training

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Morgan Hunt currently requires a Maintenance Facilities Operative for FE College - East London

Pay Rate: £18ph to £20ph PAYE

Hours: 35 hrs 8am to 16:00pm Mon to Fri

Location: East London

Duration 3 months on going contract

Must have Enhanced Children DBS Certificate on update service or Happy to apply for DBS Certificate

Purpose of the Role

To support the Facilities Manager in keeping the premises safe, clean and presentable. Undertake basic maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, painting & decorating and carpentry tasks. Complete cross-campus deliveries.

Education & Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Willingness to undertake role-related training, including health & safety, safeguarding, and facilities procedures.
• Relevant facilities, caretaking, or health & safety training.

Experience

• Experience working in a facilities, estates, caretaking, maintenance, or support services environment.
• Experience supporting reactive maintenance, minor works, or general repairs.
• Experience of room set‑ups, portering, or event support, including exams or enrolment activities.
• Experience working in a busy, customer‑focused environment with changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

• Basic knowledge of facilities and estates services.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements, safe working practices, and incident reporting.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion within a college environment.
• Ability to carry out practical tasks, including minor works, redecorations, spill response, and portering.
• Good organisation, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and update records accurately using CAFM or service desk systems.
• Reliable, flexible, and conscientious, with a proactive and team‑focused approach.
• Calm and professional when working under pressure, particularly during busy periods such as enrolment and exams.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.