School Facilities Manager

Cecil Road, Hounslow, London, TW3 1AX
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 12 - 17 £32,535 - £34,998 (actual), + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

School Facilities Manager (Caretaker) – Keep Our School Safe, Secure & Running Smoothly!

We are looking for a dedicated School Facilities Manager at Lift Kingsley to play a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure, and well‑maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, security, and health and safety across our premises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Security & Access
• Open and close the school premises daily (split shift pattern), including occasional evenings and weekends
• Act as the principal key holder and respond to emergency call‑outs as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and health & safety procedures
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

Closing date: 22 June 2026

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.