School Premises & Facilities Assistant

Girls' Schools Association; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital surgical treatment insurance

Cash plan wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bedford Girls’ School in Bedford is seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant to support the Estates and Facilities Supervisor in maintaining the school premises, ensuring health and safety checks, and assisting with furniture movements and minor repairs.

You will need hands-on trade skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals. The role involves setting up rooms for exams and events and acting as a site keyholder out of hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in building repairs or maintenance is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe-working practices.
• Ability to assist with furniture movement, room setup for events and exams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and maintenance not requiring a certified tradesperson (e.g. carpentry, redecoration, tiling).
• Perform health and safety checks and safety-related tasks on site.
• Set up and break down furniture and equipment for assemblies, exams, events and dinners.
• Act as a registered site keyholder and cover out-of-hours security calls as required.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of students in line with school policies.

Skills

Teamworking

Health & safety awareness

Trade skills

Tools

Carpentry

Decorating

Electrical basics

Job description

Bedford Girls’ School in Bedford is seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant to support the Estates and Facilities Supervisor in maintaining the school premises, ensuring health and safety checks, and assisting with furniture movements and minor repairs.

You will need hands-on trade skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a collaborative approach to achieving shared goals. The role involves setting up rooms for exams and events and acting as a site keyholder out of hours.