. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As we continue to expand and enhance our services, we’re looking for a skilled, proactive Facilities Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you have a specialist trade background—be it plumbing, joinery, electrical, decorating, or similar—and a passion for keeping things running smoothly, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
This hands-on role places you at the heart of maintaining a safe, welcoming, and fully functional environment for our pupils and staff. You’ll take professional ownership of your trade while supporting the wider maintenance team in everything from routine upkeep to urgent repairs.
Your expertise will be key to ensuring our school buildings, equipment, and grounds meet the highest standards of safety and functionality.
What You’ll Do
1. Take charge of your specialist trade or area of expertise, delivering high-quality maintenance and repairs
2. Assist the maintenance team with both planned projects and reactive tasks
3. Conduct regular site inspections to spot and resolve Health & Safety concerns
4. Advise staff on the safe use and maintenance of machinery and equipment
5. Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with COSHH and other regulations
6. Maintain tools and equipment, keeping everything in top condition
7. Travel across the school site and to suppliers as needed
What We’re Looking For
8. Proven experience in facilities management or a relevant trade (plumbing, joinery, electrical, decorating, etc.)
9. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and compliance standards
10. Ability to work independently with initiative, but also collaborate effectively within a team
11. Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication
12. Flexibility and responsiveness to urgent maintenance needs
About us
Norton College is a specialist independent school for students aged 11–19, with sites in Worcester and Tewkesbury. We support young people with a range of complex learning needs through vocational pathways and bespoke learning packages, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need for life beyond education.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
13. Life Assurance
14. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
15. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
16. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including 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.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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