Facilities Assistant

• Olive Academies - Suffolk 
• Address: Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1SZ
• Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
• Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required from 17 August 2026, or as soon as possible
• Reference: 5279

Olive Academies - Suffolk are seeking a highly efficient Facilities Assistant who will be responsible for the security, ongoing maintenance, safety and cleanliness of the educational buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities will include:

Site Maintenance and Compliance: maintain buildings and grounds through repairs, housekeeping routines, landscaping, fault log completion, basic plumbing/carpentry tasks, and management of compliance areas such as PAT testing, water systems, access control and boiler servicing.

Safeguarding and Safety: prioritise pupil and staff safety through secure site access, regular fire and H&S checks, incident recording, contractor safeguarding checks, and appropriate emergency responses (including first aid).

Facilities and Operations Management: oversee cleaning services, manage deliveries, ensure effective heating and building functionality, and maintain an environment that supports both efficient staff working and high‑quality learning.

Support for School Functioning: Contribute to the smooth running of the school by assisting with operational tasks and pupil welfare needs where required, including duties such as minibus driving. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) 

Please contact Kim Abson, Office Manager by emailing: [email protected]

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and send your completed application form to: [email protected] 

Closing date: 4 pm, 20 July 2026.

Interview date: 27 July 2026.