Facilities Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Up to £21,000.00 per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Burgess Hill, West Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 299893FAJ |
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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.
Job title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HZ
Salary: Up to £21,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks
Start date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the school’s buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to the high standards set by the company and external regulators. You will bring specialist skills in a particular trade area while supporting the wider Facilities Team to ensure the site remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for all users.
Key Responsibilities
Take professional responsibility for a specialist area of competence (e.g. plumbing, joinery, electrical work or decorating)
Support the Facilities Team with day-to-day maintenance, planned works, refurbishments and repairs
Operate and contribute to a planned maintenance programme across the site
Maintain buildings, equipment, plant and grounds to a high professional standard at all times
Advise staff on the safe use, condition and replacement of plant, machinery and equipment
Liaise with external contractors where work is beyond in-house capability and report to the Facilities Manager as required
Carry out weekly site inspections, recording and reporting health and safety issues and required repairs
Participate in the on-call rota, including responses to fire and intruder alarms
Assist with opening and locking up the premises when required
Support emergency evacuations, fire drills and routine fire alarm checks
Contribute to risk assessments and safe systems of work for maintenance tasks
Ensure all tools, equipment and chemicals are used, stored and maintained correctly in line with COSHH and manufacturer guidance
Keep tools secure, well maintained and fully accounted for
Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, inspections and works completed
Travel to other sites as required to support facilities operations
Carry out basic vehicle maintenance and repairs where necessary
Respond flexibly and promptly to urgent or last-minute service needs
Report any defects, damage, hazards, incidents, compliments or complaints promptly to the appropriate staff
Work safely at all times, with due regard to health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues and service users
Carry out duties with awareness and empathy for the needs of the young people the school supports
Experience Required
Experience of general maintenance work
A recognised or demonstrable skill in a specific trade area (e.g. plumbing, joinery, electrical or decorating)
Experience of working to strict health and safety guidelines
This role would suit a practical, reliable and safety-conscious individual who takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments and working as part of a responsive facilities team.
Why join Options Autism?
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 the 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
#1
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.
Job title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HZ
Salary: Up to £21,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks
Start date: February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the school’s buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to the high standards set by the company and external regulators. You will bring specialist skills in a particular trade area while supporting the wider Facilities Team to ensure the site remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for all users.
Key Responsibilities
Take professional responsibility for a specialist area of competence (e.g. plumbing, joinery, electrical work or decorating)
Support the Facilities Team with day-to-day maintenance, planned works, refurbishments and repairs
Operate and contribute to a planned maintenance programme across the site
Maintain buildings, equipment, plant and grounds to a high professional standard at all times
Advise staff on the safe use, condition and replacement of plant, machinery and equipment
Liaise with external contractors where work is beyond in-house capability and report to the Facilities Manager as required
Carry out weekly site inspections, recording and reporting health and safety issues and required repairs
Participate in the on-call rota, including responses to fire and intruder alarms
Assist with opening and locking up the premises when required
Support emergency evacuations, fire drills and routine fire alarm checks
Contribute to risk assessments and safe systems of work for maintenance tasks
Ensure all tools, equipment and chemicals are used, stored and maintained correctly in line with COSHH and manufacturer guidance
Keep tools secure, well maintained and fully accounted for
Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, inspections and works completed
Travel to other sites as required to support facilities operations
Carry out basic vehicle maintenance and repairs where necessary
Respond flexibly and promptly to urgent or last-minute service needs
Report any defects, damage, hazards, incidents, compliments or complaints promptly to the appropriate staff
Work safely at all times, with due regard to health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues and service users
Carry out duties with awareness and empathy for the needs of the young people the school supports
Experience Required
Experience of general maintenance work
A recognised or demonstrable skill in a specific trade area (e.g. plumbing, joinery, electrical or decorating)
Experience of working to strict health and safety guidelines
This role would suit a practical, reliable and safety-conscious individual who takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments and working as part of a responsive facilities team.
Why join Options Autism?
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 the 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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