School Facilities Lead: Safe, Clean & Secure Campus

Remedy Recruitment Group; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated School Facilities Manager in Lambeth to help ensure a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role essential to the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

The successful candidate will work with the Site Manager to support effective management of the school premises, covering security, maintenance, health and safety, and contractor management on a Monday‑Friday pattern

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair work.
• Understanding of health and safety principles and safe working practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to tasks.
• Good communication, IT and interpersonal skills.
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual duties.
• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or similar role.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises in accordance with the agreed shift pattern.
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs when required.
• Ensure the security of buildings, grounds, and equipment at all times.
• Carry out basic maintenance, repairs, and general caretaking duties.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings are kept clean, safe, and presentable.
• Carry out routine tasks such as litter picking, minor repairs, and site inspections.
• Identify and report maintenance issues requiring specialist attention.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers, and delivery personnel.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure site procedures and safety requirements are followed.
• Assist with deliveries and the movement of equipment and supplies around the site.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Organised

Safety-minded

Good communication

Basic maintenance knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Physical fitness

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a dedicated School Facilities Manager in Lambeth to help ensure a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role essential to the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

The successful candidate will work with the Site Manager to support effective management of the school premises, covering security, maintenance, health and safety, and contractor management on a Monday‑Friday pattern