Facilities Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Hampshire (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious institution seeks Facilities Assistants for maintaining cleanliness in Boarding Houses. Candidates should be flexible team players with a proactive approach to work. Training is provided to ensure staff meet the physical demands and cleaning standards essential for safety in the school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general domestic duties, including deep cleaning.
• Assist with furniture movement and outdoor cleaning tasks.
• Report any defects or safety hazards immediately.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Both Facilities Assistants will work across a number of Boarding Houses and as part of the Facilities team and will work unsupervised in upkeeping the cleanliness and maintenance of areas and buildings allocated to them.

The Central Cleaning/Facilities team are responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness of all school buildings, and work alongside teams of Domestics within the Boarding Houses. The roles will report directly to the Facilities Manager. The College also has a well-qualified Works Department that is responsible for minor and major works or repairs that may affect the safety of staff or pupils e.g. most electrical work or repairs. The Facilities Assistant will work together with a small team of Maintenance Operatives who report directly to the Works Department.

The areas of responsibility allocated to the postholders will vary from time to time and according to the requirements of the Boarding Houses. You will need to be flexible in order of necessity and be able to prioritise. You will be expected to be organised and have attention to detail in everything that you do, and be capable of meeting the physical requirements of the post.

The main responsibilities are as follows:

• To carry out general domestic duties, including deep cleaning and assisting with carpet cleaning.
• To move and rearrange furniture, if/as required.
• To be able to work outside, when required, to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the House e.g. weeding, sweeping paths/yards, bins, low-level gutter cleaning, garden furniture, outside windows, gritting and snow clearance (winter) etc. This list is not exhaustive.
• To complete regular house checks (compliance) – applicable for 30 hours per week position only. No experience of cleaning (and house checks) is required, as training will be provided.
• To keep up to date with cleaning methods and to update regular Health and Safety training, as required.
• To immediately report any defects, safety hazards and any accidents, however small, to the Boarding House Matron and Facilities Manager.
• To support the house during set-up and clean down days at the beginning and end of each term, and annual events such as Wykeham Day.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the successful applicant has/is:

• The ability to work well on their own and as part of a team, and be a good team player.
• The ability to prioritise and use their own initiative.
• A flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to work.
• The ability to communicate appropriately with staff/parents/pupils/alumni/dignitaries and other visitors.
• Self-motivated, trustworthy and dedicated.
• Committed to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.

It is desirable that the successful applicant has:

• Experience of working within a school environment.

TERMS AND APPLICATION

Start date

As soon as possible.

Hours of Work and Salary

1. Position A: is 52 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week.

£20,634.90 (gross), FTE £25,396.80 (gross)

Hours Monday-Friday 08:00-15:00

2. Position B: is term-time only, 30 hours per week.

£15,926.72 (gross), FTE £25,396.80 (gross)

Hours Monday-Friday 08:00-14:30

The postholder will also be expected to work on Wykeham Day (a Saturday in the summer term), with overtime paid for the hours worked

During Easter and Summer holidays, you will work reduced hours to cover the compliance of the boarding houses, providing coverage for Residential Lets and supporting holiday periods for a spread-over period of up to 10 weeks during school holidays.

Salaries are paid monthly, in arrears, to a nominated back account in 12 equal payments. Salary levels are reviewed on 1 September annually and this appointment will be next reviewed in September 2025.

In your application please state which position you are interested in.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Tuesday 17th June 2025.

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Go via the application link for the full job description and to apply.