School Facilities Assistant

School Facilities Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Newham, East London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term (temporary position until July 2027 - with a possible extension)
Start Date: ASAP

A secondary school in Newham is looking for a reliable and hardworking Facilities Assistant to join their site team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

The Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will work alongside the Site Manager and wider premises team to ensure the school site is well maintained and operational on a day-to-day basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the premises.
• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and external spaces are safe and well maintained.
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment for lessons and school events.
• Carrying out regular site checks and reporting any issues or hazards.
• Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors when required.
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school site.
• Helping to maintain high standards of health and safety across the premises.
• Responding promptly to facilities and maintenance requests.
• Carrying out other general site duties as required.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, caretaking or site-based role.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• An understanding of health and safety within a working environment.
• A reliable, professional and flexible attitude.
• Previous experience working within a school or education setting would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why Join?

• Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunity to work as part of an established premises team.
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

If you are a practical, reliable and hardworking individual looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →