School Facilities Manager

Lift Noel Park; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality professional development

Career progression within Lift Schools

Wellbeing support

Opportunities to connect and collabor​

Lift Schools network connections

Job summary

Lift Noel Park Primary is seeking a facilities manager to keep the site clean, secure and in good repair. The role involves hands-on maintenance, opening/closing the school, and supervising contractors as part of the Lift Schools network.

You will perform daily checks, follow health and safety procedures and work to ensure safeguarding standards. The position offers progression within Lift Schools and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent).
• Background in premises management, building cleaning or building management.
• Knowledge of security systems, health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations.
• Good DIY skills and ability to carry out general repairs, including lifting and moving heavy items.
• Communicating clearly with different people across the school.

Responsibilities

• Keep the premises clean, tidy and litter-free to a high standard at all times.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to fixtures, fittings and furniture, reporting major issues to the area site manager.
• Open and close the school daily and act as principal keyholder for emergency call-outs.
• Oversee contractors on site with the area site manager so planned maintenance is safe and effective.
• Complete daily and weekly statutory checks, logging all tests on the school's systems.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures are followed, seeking advice when needed.

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Security systems

COSHH regulations

General maintenance tools

Job description

Lift Noel Park Primary, a 600-pupil school in the Lift Schools network, needs a facilities manager to keep its site clean, secure and in good repair. The post is hands‑on, covering minor repairs, statutory checks, contractor oversight and opening and closing the school. It works a split shift, Monday to Friday, with early morning and late afternoon blocks, and includes keyholder call‑outs. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Keep the premises clean, tidy and litter‑free to a high standard at all times
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to fixtures, fittings and furniture, reporting major issues to the area site manager
• Open and close the school daily and act as principal keyholder for emergency call‑outs
• Oversee contractors on site with the area site manager so planned maintenance is safe and effective
• Complete daily and weekly statutory checks, logging all tests on the school's systems
• Ensure health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures are followed, seeking advice when needed

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent)

Experience

• Background in premises management, building cleaning or building management

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of security systems, health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations
• Good DIY skills and ability to carry out general repairs, including lifting and moving heavy items
• Managing own time, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Taking pride in work and using initiative to solve problems
• Communicating clearly with different people across the school

What’s offered

• High‑quality professional development
• Career progression within Lift Schools
• Wellbeing support
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across the Lift Schools network