Facilities Assistant
At Waterloo Lodge School, part of Options Autism, we take pride in providing a safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. As our new Facilities Assistant, you'll play a key role in making sure our school looks its best and operates at its best every single day.
Working closely with our Facilities Manager, you will help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school site. From basic repairs and maintenance to keeping classrooms, corridors, and outdoor spaces safe and tidy, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and comfort of everyone who learns and works here.
Responsibilities
* Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
* Support with site housekeeping and grounds maintenance
* Ensure all areas are safe, secure, and compliant with health and safety standards
* Assist with vehicle checks and basic fleet maintenance
* Open and close the school site as part of the daily routine
Qualifications
* Proactive – you notice what needs doing and get stuck in
* Dependable – the kind of person the team can count on
* Safety‑conscious – with an eye for detail and pride in keeping things running well
* A full UK driving licence (desirable)
* Previous experience in maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role
* Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
* A positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Benefits
We are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week while still receiving full‑time pay.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, alongside paid fertility treatment support
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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