School Facilities & Safety Coordinator

HEATH FARM SCHOOL; Charing Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Health and wellbeing insurance

UK discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Heath Farm School in Ashford, Kent, is seeking a Facilities Assistant to keep the school safe, secure and welcoming. You will work with the Facilities Management Team and School Business Manager to maintain buildings and grounds, support compliance and safety, and ensure smooth daily site operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance, safety checks, contractor oversight, records management, and site security.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates, site management, or similar role.
• Good understanding of health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Strong practical problem-solving and hands-on approach.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Assist with health and safety compliance checks.
• Monitor contractors and ensure safe, quality work.
• Maintain records and operational documentation.
• Support site security and opening/closing procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and identify improvements.
• Respond to maintenance issues calmly and practically.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Record keeping

Driving licence

Job description

Heath Farm School in Ashford, Kent, is seeking a Facilities Assistant to keep the school safe, secure and welcoming. You will work with the Facilities Management Team and School Business Manager to maintain buildings and grounds, support compliance and safety, and ensure smooth daily site operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance, safety checks, contractor oversight, records management, and site security.