Facilities Officer
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,033 to £30,212 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Thinking Schools Academy Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks, together with supporting capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Rochester Grammar School, however you may be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub.
The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.
What you will need to succeed:
• Previous experience as a caretaker or similar
• Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets
• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning
• Health & Safety management
• Experience of working within an academy/school is desirable
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.
Join us at Rochester Grammar School and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!
This role is offered on a full time basis, encompassing a rotated shift pattern with additional shift allowance to be discussed at interview.
The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.
What you will need to succeed:
• Previous experience as a caretaker or similar
• Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets
• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning
• Health & Safety management
• Experience of working within an academy/school is desirable
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.
Join us at Rochester Grammar School and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!
This role is offered on a full time basis, encompassing a rotated shift pattern with additional shift allowance to be discussed at interview.