Facilities Assistant

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Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent 52 Weeks
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

At Red Moor School, every role matters - and every member of staff plays a part in creating a safe, calm, and consistent environment where our young people can thrive.

Being a Facilities Assistant here is more than maintenance work - it's about helping create spaces where pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to succeed. You'll be part of a close-knit team that keeps the school secure, functional, and welcoming every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance, basic decoration, and small improvement tasks to ensure the school feels safe, welcoming, and ready for learning
• Keep the school site clean, tidy, safe, and secure at all times
• Act as a keyholder, managing alarms and site access
• Monitor and support external contractors working on site
• Complete regular health & safety and compliance checks (fire alarms, legionella, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Inspect buildings, grounds, drains, boundaries, and external areas for hazards
• Support setup and clear-down for school events, meetings, or activities
• Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas safely and responsibly
• Carry out emergency cleaning when required
• Contribute to a safe environment through daily visual checks and building walk-arounds

Fleet and Vehicle Management

• Book MOTs, servicing, repairs, and safety checks
• Keep accurate maintenance and mileage records
• Liaise with garages and suppliers
• Ensure staff complete routine roadworthiness checks
• Help maintain a safe, compliant, and reliable school fleet

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Bring a positive, steady, and practical approach to each day
• Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site
• Can problem-solve and use initiative when unexpected issues arise
• Work well as part of a friendly, supportive team
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and staff
• Can undertake manual handling and physical tasks safely
• Have a basic understanding of health and safety (training provided)
• Ideally, have experience in maintenance, caretaking, or facilities roles (not essential)

If you enjoy hands-on, meaningful work and want to contribute to a school that truly changes lives every day, you'll thrive here.

About Red Moor School

Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5-18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young people arrive having found school overwhelming or unsuccessful in the past - our job is to show them a different experience.

We believe: "The curriculum should be the servant of the child." - Sir Barry Carpenter (2024)
This philosophy shapes our relationships, our environment, and every aspect of school life - including the way we care for our buildings and grounds.

Red Moor is part of Acorn Education, within Outcomes First Group, giving you both the closeness of a supportive school team and the opportunities of a national organisation.

We're proud that Outcomes First Group is officially a Great Place to Work.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

A Final Word from Us

Red Moor is becoming something truly special - a place where staff feel valued, pupils feel understood, and relationships sit at the centre of everything we do.

If you want to join a team that supports one another, takes pride in their work, and believes every young person deserves brighter days ahead - we'd love to hear from you.