The Consortium Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities team.  We are ambitious about the future – creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within Facilities then we want to hear from you!

As a Facilities Assistant you will work as a proactive member of the Facilities Team, under the direction of the schools Facilities Manager.  You will be responsible for Security, Keyholding, Janitorial and Maintenance duties along with Health & Safety responsibilities. 

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of Health & Safety practices and monitoring of equipment safety.  Candidates will also be educated to a good standard in English and Mathematics, you will also hold a First Aid at work qualification. You will be able to work using your own initiative and be able to establish professional relationships with colleagues.

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS); a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period; staff development opportunities; free onsite car parking; and a supportive induction programme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Dale Almond, Facilities Manager on 01482 899315.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.