Facilities Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,080 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Waterlooville |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 297475FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Role: Facilities Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary: £28,080 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start: January 2026
Requirement: All candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence
UK applicants only — this role does not offer visa sponsorship
Are you hands-on, proactive, and passionate about keeping environments safe, welcoming, and running smoothly? Do you take pride in solving problems, fixing things, and making a real difference behind the scenes? At Jubilee School, we’re looking for a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our vibrant team and help ensure our school remains a clean, safe, and inspiring place for students and staff.
This is your chance to play a vital role at the heart of the school—where no two days are the same, and your work truly matters.
About the Role
As a Facilities Assistant, you’ll be part of a friendly, hardworking team dedicated to keeping our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. You’ll bring your practical skills—whether in plumbing, joinery, electrics, decorating, or general maintenance—and take ownership of your specialist area while supporting the overall upkeep of Jubilee School.
You’ll help manage day-to-day maintenance, planned repairs, routine safety checks, and ongoing improvements across the site, ensuring a secure, tidy, and positive environment for students and staff.
What you'll do
Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment across the school, taking ownership of your specialist trade area
Complete planned site checks, respond to maintenance requests (including urgent issues), and maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds to a high standard
Support health & safety across the site, including monitoring plant machinery, assisting with fire safety routines, and ensuring safe storage/use of tools, equipment, and chemicals
Liaise with contractors, support the Facilities Manager with external works, and contribute to weekly site walks
Keep accurate records, report hazards or defects promptly, and interact respectfully with students while upholding Jubilee School values
What we’re looking for:
A proactive, reliable, and friendly team member who:
Has experience in maintenance or a specific trade
Works safely and confidently in a busy school setting
Can prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands
Communicates well and builds positive working relationships
Takes pride in maintaining high standards across the site
Follows health & safety, safeguarding, and school policies
Is committed to continuous development and contributing to a positive school community
Holds a full UK Driving Licence
At Jubilee School, you’ll be part of a supportive, committed team making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Every day is rewarding, every achievement celebrated, and every pupil’s potential championed. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, support the school environment, and help shape brighter futures—apply today!
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Role: Facilities Assistant
Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE
Salary: £28,080 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start: January 2026
Requirement: All candidates must hold a Full UK Driving Licence
UK applicants only — this role does not offer visa sponsorship
Are you hands-on, proactive, and passionate about keeping environments safe, welcoming, and running smoothly? Do you take pride in solving problems, fixing things, and making a real difference behind the scenes? At Jubilee School, we’re looking for a dedicated Facilities Assistant to join our vibrant team and help ensure our school remains a clean, safe, and inspiring place for students and staff.
This is your chance to play a vital role at the heart of the school—where no two days are the same, and your work truly matters.
About the Role
As a Facilities Assistant, you’ll be part of a friendly, hardworking team dedicated to keeping our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, well-maintained, and welcoming. You’ll bring your practical skills—whether in plumbing, joinery, electrics, decorating, or general maintenance—and take ownership of your specialist area while supporting the overall upkeep of Jubilee School.
You’ll help manage day-to-day maintenance, planned repairs, routine safety checks, and ongoing improvements across the site, ensuring a secure, tidy, and positive environment for students and staff.
What you'll do
Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment across the school, taking ownership of your specialist trade area
Complete planned site checks, respond to maintenance requests (including urgent issues), and maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds to a high standard
Support health & safety across the site, including monitoring plant machinery, assisting with fire safety routines, and ensuring safe storage/use of tools, equipment, and chemicals
Liaise with contractors, support the Facilities Manager with external works, and contribute to weekly site walks
Keep accurate records, report hazards or defects promptly, and interact respectfully with students while upholding Jubilee School values
What we’re looking for:
A proactive, reliable, and friendly team member who:
Has experience in maintenance or a specific trade
Works safely and confidently in a busy school setting
Can prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands
Communicates well and builds positive working relationships
Takes pride in maintaining high standards across the site
Follows health & safety, safeguarding, and school policies
Is committed to continuous development and contributing to a positive school community
Holds a full UK Driving Licence
At Jubilee School, you’ll be part of a supportive, committed team making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Every day is rewarding, every achievement celebrated, and every pupil’s potential championed. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, support the school environment, and help shape brighter futures—apply today!
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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