Facilities Assistant | Mulberry School for Girls

Full Time 

40 Hours

We are currently looking for a Facilities Assistant  to be hands-on and self motivated, ensuring that all relevant work is completed in a timely and accurate manner whilst actively promoting our philosophy of Quality, Care and Excellence in the service we provide.

The Job

• To provide support to the Contract Compliance and Operations Managers to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the School operations and compliance tasks

• To provide additional support to the Management Team on all daily requirements

• Opening and unlocking  as well as the locking and closing of the entire building

• Equipment set ups i.e. exams & school events

• Maintenance of tools/machinery and PL equipment, including grounds equipment such as strimmers and lawn mowers etc (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

• Assist in basic grounds work i.e. weeding, litter picking, sweeping and emptying bins

• General day to day maintenance duties

• Health & Safety – to check building regularly for any hazards and report immediately

• Be aware of site security and report issues immediately

• To ensure no build up of rubbish or items which could result in fire risk

• To use Personal Protective Equipment and to work within all agreed Health & Safety procedures and methods of work

• To use any tools and machinery safely (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

• Carry out regular Health & Safety checks as dictated by the Operations Manager, i.e. Fire Call Point tests, Extinguisher checks, Fire Exit checks etc

• Be aware of noise disruption and work around the school timetable

• To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required

• To be flexible with working hours in order to achieve performance standards with minimal disruption to the school

Qualifications

• The candidate will not necessarily hold a recognised qualification but may be required to undertake various training courses that are relevant to the role

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant

• Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills

• Will be flexible to assist in other areas of the facilities management

• Will be able to meet performance standards

• Will be able communicate effectively with colleagues and management

What can Parkwood Leisure offer you?

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person / Employee discount portal / Company sick pay / Career Progression and More

How to Apply

If you feel like you’d be successful in this role or are interested to know more, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a letter of application and CV to jade.hughes@parkwood-leisure.co.uk

The Parkwood Leisure Holdings Ltd Group are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.