At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the school by maintaining facilities, ensuring safety, and setting up spaces for events.
- Company: Renowned Secondary School in Poole with a strong focus on student welfare and academic progress.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative culture, and fully funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with excellent career development in a welcoming community.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in a thriving school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or relevant trades, with hands-on skills and basic IT literacy.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35892 £ per year.
A renowned Secondary School in Poole is seeking a professional, reliable, and highly motivated Facilities Assistant to join their dedicated site support team. This hands-on, vital operational support role directly impacts the daily running, cleanliness, and layout security of the school estate, representing an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician or maintenance professional looking for a stable and supportive role within a collaborative public-sector framework.
The successful candidate will work as part of a structured team operating on a rotating shift pattern to cover the opening and closing parameters of the school site. Daily responsibilities include:
- Executing general building maintenance tasks (such as minor glazing adjustments, basic plumbing fixes, painting, and furniture repairs)
- Conducting routine statutory safety sweeps (including fire alarm sound logs, playground equipment integrity checks, and exit lane audits)
- Keeping the campus hazard-free
- Taking operational responsibility for the daily setup of examination halls, sports facilities, and community letting venues
- Updating facilities requests and asset logs via the school’s digital management portal
You will maintain an approachable, professional presence on-site, serving as a primary link with teaching staff, students, and external visitors. Outstanding time management and a proactive approach to safety are essential, as you will balance urgent repair requests with regular statutory checks, including emergency lighting logs and fire door integrity audits.
This is a thriving 11 to 18 school in Poole with an outstanding reputation for academic progress, structural innovation, and student welfare. The school features modernised classroom blocks, dedicated technical learning hubs, and newly built sports facilities designed to welcome its regional student community. The caretaking and premises staff are highly valued, core members of the school community. Staff benefit from a welcoming, collaborative working culture, a dedicated onsite premises workshop, and fully funded paths for continuous technical and safety training (including working at heights, COSHH awareness, and manual handling certifications).
Requirements:
- Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, porterage, or a relevant practical trade discipline
- Strong hands-on competency in general maintenance tasks (minor DIY, carpentry, basic plumbing repairs)
- Clear understanding of basic health and safety protocols, manual handling, and safe chemical usage (COSHH)
- Basic IT literacy, with absolute confidence checking digital work tickets and updating tracking logs
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly across a rotating shift pattern (including early mornings and evening lockups)
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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