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Job Details
Job Title: Part Time Facilities Assistant
Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER
Salary: £21,125.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education.
The Role
The Facilities Assistant at Heath Farm College will provide a general maintenance, health and safety, security, porterage and cleaning service to the site. The successful candidate will also be expected to keep up to date with all mandatory training and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance of college buildings i.e. minor repairs, painting, carpentry work etc. as directed by the line manager
* Undertake basic handy person duties as necessary
* Carry out minor maintenance of college grounds (e.g. repair fencing, clearing drains etc.)
* Ensure all company tools and equipment are kept in good working order and stored appropriately
* Provide a fleet maintenance and transport service for staff with Heath Farm Facilities Department colleagues
* Support with transport as required
* Report any incidents and accidents in accordance with Heath Farm policies and procedures
* Carry out an inspection of all college fleet vehicles on a weekly basis, reporting issues to the Head of College
Who We Are Looking For
* Experience of working in a practical role
* Ability to carry out straightforward handyperson duties
* Ability to organise work to minimise disruption to staff and pupils
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time
About Us
Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique environment where students can progress in personal development and education. Heath Farm College is in Maidstone and supports up to 58 students. The provision offers a professional post-16 provision for students with EHCPs not ready for a large FE college or large school.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. We are part of Outcomes First Group, leading the sector in measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact on lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and fully enhanced DBS checks.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Also included is a Market-leading Benefits Platform, Vista, with options such as:
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Discounts in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support)
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
4DWW note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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