About the role: Facilities & Maintenance Officer
Activate Learning is looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join our team at Banbury College. This full-time, permanent role ensures the campus remains safe, clean, and secure to support teaching and learning.
The Facilities & Maintenance Officer will carry out a variety of tasks, including unlocking and securing buildings, general maintenance (repairs, painting, decorating), setting up events, moving furniture, and supporting campus activities. You’ll also monitor site security, respond to helpdesk requests, maintain external areas, and manage waste and recycling.
Key Facilities & Maintenance Officer responsibilities include:
1. Daily maintenance and estates support
2. Health & safety and compliance checks
3. Grounds upkeep and weather-related clearing
4. On-call duties every fourth week
5. Occasional overtime and weekend work
6. Cross-campus support as needed
This is a varied and hands-on role ideal for someone proactive and reliable, with a flexible approach to facilities work.
What do you need to be a successful Facilities & Maintenance Officer at Activate Learning?
The ideal Facilities & Maintenance Officer candidate will be a proactive, solutions-focused individual with a strong team ethic and a customer-first approach to facilities support. You will be capable of performing routine maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and responding swiftly to on-site issues. A flexible, hands-on attitude, along with a willingness to develop professionally and engage in ongoing training, is essential.
7. Practical experience with general maintenance and basic DIY tasks
8. Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation (including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010)
9. Ability to assess and resolve minor issues independently before escalating to contractors
10. Competence with basic IT tools and app-based reporting systems
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
11. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
12. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
13. Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
14. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
15. Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
16. Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
17. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
18. Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
19. Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
20. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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