Facilities Assistant

Current Vacancies | Great Academy Ashton (greatacademies.co.uk)

**JOB PURPOSE**

Working alongside other members of the Facilities team, to assist with opening / closing the building, supporting lettings where necessary, maintaining security of the site, movement of resources / equipment and receipt of deliveries, liaising with suppliers / service providers and ensuring the site is clean, functional and safe for students, staff and visitors at all times.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Arrange for both routine and non-routine opening and closing of the school’s buildings and grounds and attend the site outside normal working hours in emergencies, liaising with the emergency services as required.
- Test security systems at specified intervals and maintain a log of outcomes.
- To contribute to the effective use of heating and lighting systems to ensure optimum sustainability within an eco-friendly environment.
- Direct contractors to repair or maintenance jobs, and inspect their work ensuring compliance with specified standards and health and safety requirements.
- To undertake safety audits of the premises and assist with relevant risk assessment as required.
- Promote and encourage safe working practices for pupils, staff and visitors in accordance with appropriate risk management and health and safety legislation.
- Take delivery of school resources and store them appropriately.
- Support lettings with site set up as needed
- Undertake cleaning duties as required.
- Ensure that equipment is in safe working condition, reporting any faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.
- Prepare classrooms and meeting rooms, including resources, both in and out of school hours for use by pupils, staff and the community.
- Oversee and undertake the organisation and movement of furniture and resources within the building.
- To be an identified key holder for the school’s buildings and grounds.
- Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data as required.
- Monitor and manage stock, undertaking audits as required.

Facilities Assistants will work Monday to Friday with a shift system of 11am to 7pm. This may be changed to 7am to 3pm or 9am to 5pm with notice dependant on the needs of the academy at that time.

**OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES (Generic to all posts)**
- To promote the Academy as an inclusive institution which celebrates diversity and engages all learners and staff.
- To support the ethos of the Academy
- To comply with all relevant Academy policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety
- To actively participate in relevant Academy processes including appraisal
- To undertake relevant CPD as agreed with line manager and to attend relevant meetings
- To support the Academy links with the community and with Samuel Laycock School

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with you, may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,814.00-£24,027.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/01/2025
Reference ID: Facilities Assistant (General Maintenance)