Facilities Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Facilities Assistant/Pool Technician to provide support to the Facilities Manager.This is a “hands-on” role and duties will include routine repairs and maintenance of the building fabric, general DIY and estate duties, seasonal gardening services and general support to the Maintenance Team as well as some maintenance of the swimming pool.Applicants must have good DIY skills, initiative and practicality, a positive approach to teamwork, good written and verbal communication skills and physical fitness, as some lifting and porterage is required.A full, clean driver’s licence is required and if currently without full D1 minibus entitlement, a willingness to undertake the necessary training is expected.

Key Responsibilities

Set an example of high expectations in line with the School’s aims and ethosMaintain a lively enthusiasm for the role, help promote high morale and the good name and reputation of the schoolBe vigilant at all times for the general welfare of the children

Reports to

Facilities Manager and School Business ManagerHours,

Salary & Benefits

Hours

Part time, permanent role. Weds, Thurs, Fri. 26.5 hours per week. Year round position.The post holder is to be available outside of the core working hours, for School events as and when required, and must liaise with the School Business Manager to ensure that there is always a member of the Facilities Team on site during holiday and half- term periods.

Salary

Up to £18,280 pa/£13.25 per hour Dependent on qualifications and experience, and is calculated to include the events that take place outside of the core working hours.

Benefits

Employer pension 5%Shopping discount cardPersonal accident cover at workMeans tested staff discountComplimentary lunchAccess to the group's counselling schemeAccess to fully funded apprenticeshipsOn site parking where possibleAccess to the Swimming Pool, out of school hoursTo read the full job description, person specification please see the attached candidate pack.