School Facilities & Safety Lead

Plympton Academy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Plympton Academy is seeking a Facilities Officer to support the Site Manager in day-to-day operations and capital project delivery. The role covers premises care, safety, and maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

You will need experience as a caretaker or similar, with practical maintenance skills, H&S knowledge, and a valid driving license with access to transport. Shift patterns are Monday to Friday; travel between hub sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker or similar is required.
• Ability to manage premises and facilities across multiple sites.
• Experience overseeing maintenance programmes and budgets.
• Practical maintenance and cleaning skills.
• Strong Health & Safety management knowledge.
• Experience in an Academy/School setting is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day tasks and support capital projects.
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor budgets.
• Maintain safe, secure and well-maintained premises across sites.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Premises management

Maintenance programmes

Health & Safety

MS Office

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Plympton Academy is seeking a Facilities Officer to support the Site Manager in day-to-day operations and capital project delivery. The role covers premises care, safety, and maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

You will need experience as a caretaker or similar, with practical maintenance skills, H&S knowledge, and a valid driving license with access to transport. Shift patterns are Monday to Friday; travel between hub sites may be required.