Facilities Officer | Join a Leading Secondary School in Didsbury | Manchester

A highly regarded secondary school in Didsbury is looking to appoint a dedicated Facilities Officer to join its premises team on a full-time permanent basis with an ASAP start.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-resourced school where youll play an important role in maintaining a safe secure and welcoming environment for students staff and visitors. No two days are the same making this the perfect role for someone who enjoys a varied hands-on position and takes pride in delivering high standards.

Working alongside the Site Manager and wider premises team youll help ensure the school buildings and grounds are maintained efficiently and remain fully compliant with all statutory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and securing the school site when required

• Carrying out planned maintenance minor repairs and general DIY tasks

• Responding to day-to-day maintenance requests across the school

• Assisting with Health & Safety inspections and statutory compliance checks

• Supporting fire safety asbestos legionella and premises compliance procedures

• Supervising contractors while they work on site

• Setting up classrooms sports halls and meeting spaces for school activities and events

• Maintaining the appearance of the buildings grounds and external areas

• Supporting planned refurbishment and site improvement projects

Located in the popular area of Didsbury this successful 1118 secondary school has earned an excellent reputation for its strong leadership positive culture and commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment. Staff enjoy working within a supportive team where everyones contribution is recognised and the school continues to invest in both its facilities and employees.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Facilities Officers Premises Assistants Caretakers Estates Assistants Maintenance Operatives or candidates with relevant experience in facilities management property maintenance or building services.

The successful candidate will be practical dependable and proactive with good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Experience working within a school college healthcare or commercial facilities environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

As part of the schools safer recruitment procedures references from your current (or most recent) employer and a previous employer will be required before an interview can be arranged.

• per annum

• Full-time permanent position

• ASAP start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-site parking

• Generous annual leave entitlement

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

If youre looking for a Facilities Officer role where your work will make a genuine difference every day wed love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for immediate consideration.