The Facilities Assistant sits within the facilities team at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a secondary school rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2023, and works alongside the Facilities Manager. The core of the job is keeping buildings and grounds safe, clean and well maintained through caretaking, repairs, spotting faults early and carrying out safety checks. It is hands‑on and practical, and prior building maintenance experience is not required. An enhanced DBS check is needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Carry out maintenance and caretaking across the buildings and grounds
- Spot problems early and put them right before they grow
- Open and lock up, and keep the site secure
- Work with contractors and suppliers
- Carry out safety checks and risk assessments
Skills & knowledge
- Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving
- Pride in doing work properly and finishing tasks
- Staying calm when things go wrong
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Reliable, flexible and good with people
- Commitment to keeping children safe
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
