Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Plumstead, South East London
Salary: Scale 2 £28,617 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, All year-round post
Closing Date: Thursday 12 March at midday
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 Facilities 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
Acting as a key holder - ensuring that the building is safe and secure at the end of the dayThe 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:
Experience of carrying out grounds and minor work is essential along with the ability to follow procedures and to take direction from senior staff.
A technical qualification or skilled vocational qualification is desirable.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.
If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well.
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
