School Facilities Assistant

South Africa Tempest Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a reliable School Facilities Assistant for a long-term role at a secondary school in Hackney. The position involves overseeing safety, cleanliness, and maintenance, with routine checks and repairs. An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is mandatory, along with experience in facilities or caretaking roles in a school environment. This role offers long-term stability with the possibility of a permanent contract, contributing to a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Long-term stability

Supportive school environment

Opportunity to impact the school community

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is mandatory.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and practical tasks.
• Experience worked preferably within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support everyday upkeep, safety, and cleanliness of the school site.
• Carry out routine maintenance and basic DIY tasks.
• Conduct regular site checks for compliance with health and safety.
• Open and close school premises as required.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and maintenance materials.

Skills

Experience in facilities, caretaking, or maintenance role

Understanding of health and safety procedures

Strong communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

School Facilities Assistant (Long-Term, Temp to Perm)

Location: Hackney

Setting: Secondary School

Start Date: 19/01/2025

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Long‑あと temporary with potential to become permanent

Salary: Negotiable

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and safety‑minded Facilities Assistant to support the smooth running of a busy secondary school in Hackney. This is a long‑term temporary position with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day upkeep, safety, and cleanliness of the school siteDESCRIPTION.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and basic DIY tasks.Assist with setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities.
• Conduct regular разам site checks to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Open and close the school premises as required (locking/unlocking duties).
• Monitor and manage cleaning supplies and maintenance materials.
• Support external contractors on site where necessary.
• Ensure the site is safe, secure, and well maintained at all times.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (mandatory).
• resonates experience in a facilities, caretaking, or maintenance role preferably within a school environment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and practical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently.

Ideal Candidate

• Practical, hands‑on and comfortable working in a busy school environment.
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively and respond to issues promptly.
• Friendly and professional, with an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.

Benefits

• Long‑term stability with potential for a permanent contract.
• Supportive school environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the school community.