Facilities Supervisor/Driver, Orchard Hill College
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,985 to £34,777 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Inner London Business Support Scale, Grade 4/5, £30,985 - £34,777 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bermondsey, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orchard Hill College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Facilities Supervisor/Driver to join our team. This is a dual-role position that combines supervising the day-to-day facilities operations across our college site with providing reliable and safe transport for students and staff as required.
You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for learning, and ensure that our vehicles and facilities are well-managed and compliant with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, including general maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and accessible for students and staff.
• Manage contractor visits and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and college policies.
• Drive college vehicles (including minibuses) to safely transport students and staff between sites or on trips.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle checks, maintenance, site inspections, and supplies.
Key Requirements:
• Full, clean UK driving licence (with D1 category and willingness to obtain MiDAS certification).
• Previous experience in facilities, premises, or site management, ideally in an education or care setting.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding, and building security procedures.
• Practical maintenance skills
• A calm, flexible, and responsible approach when supporting vulnerable students and working across sites.
Rewards & Benefits:
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.
You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for learning, and ensure that our vehicles and facilities are well-managed and compliant with health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, including general maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and accessible for students and staff.
• Manage contractor visits and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and college policies.
• Drive college vehicles (including minibuses) to safely transport students and staff between sites or on trips.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle checks, maintenance, site inspections, and supplies.
Key Requirements:
• Full, clean UK driving licence (with D1 category and willingness to obtain MiDAS certification).
• Previous experience in facilities, premises, or site management, ideally in an education or care setting.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding, and building security procedures.
• Practical maintenance skills
• A calm, flexible, and responsible approach when supporting vulnerable students and working across sites.
Rewards & Benefits:
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Membership to Discounts for Teachers
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team
• Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.
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