Facilities Assistant

Leigh Academy Mascalls has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team as soon as possible. This position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of a busy academy. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties and may be required to cover the duties of other team members in their absence, occasionally.

The core duties of this role will include

To ensure the security, care and availability of the Academy’s buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment.

To ensure a satisfactory physical environment and to promote the efficient use of the Academy’s assets to support its educational objectives.

To undertake a planned maintenance programme of painting and repairs under direction of the Facilities Manager.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic CPD opportunities as an academy and as a wider multi-academy trust so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be upskilled or trained.

Benefits of working as a Caretaker at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

25 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 30 days based on 5 years' service + bank holidays

You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team

A flexible and proactive ethos

Training and qualifications supported / encouraged

Mileage allowance for travel between sites

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Free, on-site parking at every site

Dedicated site office

There are three shift patterns for this role

Shift 1

6:30am - 2:30pm

Shift 2

8am-4pm

Shift 3

9am-5pm

Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.