School Facilities & Maintenance Assistant (Hands-On)

Red Star Pathways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Supportive working environment

Varied role with diverse tasks

Job summary

Red Star Pathways is seeking a dedicated Facilities Management Assistant to join our school team in South East London. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Working with the Facilities Manager, you will help manage day-to-day operations, inspections, basic maintenance, event setup, security, and safety compliance to ensure smooth school functioning.

Qualifications

• Has experience in facilities management, premises management, maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Hands-on approach and confidence in basic maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactive problem-solving.
• Understands health and safety in a school environment.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school premises.
• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance issues or potential hazards.
• Undertaking general maintenance, basic repairs and minor DIY tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation and setting up of rooms for meetings, school events and activities.
• Monitoring the cleanliness, safety and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.
• Supporting contractors and external service providers attending the school site.
• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring repairs are followed up appropriately.
• Assisting with health and safety checks, fire safety procedures and compliance records.
• Helping to manage deliveries, storage and movement of equipment and furniture.
• Supporting security arrangements, including opening and closing the premises where required.
• Responding promptly and professionally to requests from staff and other members of the school community.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the school.

Skills

Facilities management

Premises management

Maintenance

Hands-on

Communication

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Red Star Pathways is seeking a dedicated Facilities Management Assistant to join our school team in South East London. The role focuses on maintaining high standards and a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Working with the Facilities Manager, you will help manage day-to-day operations, inspections, basic maintenance, event setup, security, and safety compliance to ensure smooth school functioning.