Facilities Assistant

Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Location: Plumstead, South East London

Salary: £27,729 per annum - Salary Scale 2

Job Type: Full Time - 35 hrs per week, all year round

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June at noon

Plumstead Manor is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world-class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect and teamwork which infuse all our work together.

We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven-year journey with us, and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our Premises Team, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. The Facilities team provide a high quality service to take care of the premises and school grounds, in order to secure a clean, comfortable, accessible and safe environment for all users of the school buildings.

The post will include maintaining the school grounds, carrying out minor repairs and routine maintenance, supervising external contractors whilst in the building and acting as a key holder - ensuring that the building is safe and secure at the end of the day.

The school is open between 6.30am and 6pm. 8 hour shifts (with one hour for lunch) are worked across a 2 week pattern. Flexibility is required.

About you:

A technical qualification or skilled vocational qualification is desirable.

Experience of carrying out grounds and minor work is essential along with the ability to follow procedures and to take direction from senior staff.

We can offer you supportive and friendly colleagues, and good professional development.

Additional Information:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Facilities Maintenance Assistant, School Caretaker, Groundskeeper, Facilities Management, Repairs Assistant, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor, Estates Management may also be considered for this role.