Overview
Leigh Academies Trust Facilities team has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team. This position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of a busy academy. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties and may be required to cover the duties of other team members in their absence, occasionally.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Estates/Facilities team with care of the academy premises, including general maintenance, minor repair and refurbishment works, and porterage.
* Support the Facilities Manager in ensuring health and safety and security of a busy academy.
* Cover the duties of other team members in their absence as required.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills, and an understanding of safeguarding.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service
* Friendly and supportive team
* Flexible and proactive ethos
* Training and qualifications supported / encouraged
* Mileage allowance for travel between sites
* Paid overtime
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
* Free, on-site parking at every site
* Dedicated site office
Role Details
This is a permanent role and our ideal candidate will be able to work full-time, Monday to Friday. The salary offered is £25,136 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
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