School Facilities & Safety Assistant

Red Star Pathways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive environment

Varied role

Develop skills in school facilities

Job summary

Red Star Pathways is seeking a reliable Facilities Management Assistant to join our south east London school team, working with the Facilities Manager to keep buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and well-maintained.

You will perform routine maintenance, monitor safety, coordinate with contractors, assist with events and deliveries, and help ensure high standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Has experience in facilities management, premises management, maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Hands-on approach and confident undertaking basic maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactive problem-solving.
• Understands the importance of 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

Health and safety

Organised

Communication skills

Job description

Red Star Pathways is seeking a reliable Facilities Management Assistant to join our south east London school team, working with the Facilities Manager to keep buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and well-maintained.

You will perform routine maintenance, monitor safety, coordinate with contractors, assist with events and deliveries, and help ensure high standards across the site.