Facilities Officer
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£32.9k - £42.1k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Officer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £32,916 - £42,057 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Join Our Team
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Facilities Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or facilities experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day upkeep of the school, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As a Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and site duties, including:
* Assisting with the repair and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
* Carrying out minor repairs, decorating, porterage, waste management, and general site maintenance.
* Locking and unlocking the school site, including occasional evening lock-ups following school events.
* Responding promptly to maintenance issues and site call-outs.
* Assisting with fault finding and maintenance of site equipment.
* Supporting the Facilities Manager and deputising in their absence when required.
* Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and school procedures.
* Acting as a First Aider (training provided if required).
* Liaising professionally with staff, contractors, suppliers, parents, and visitors.
* Helping maintain a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for all.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
* Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to use a range of hand and power tools.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
* A flexible attitude, including occasional evening work when required.
* A full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous facilities or site experience within a school or educational setting.
* Working at Heights certification.
* First Aid qualification.
* Knowledge of risk assessments and method statements.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
* The opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving educational environment.
* Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required before appointment.
If you're a practical, motivated individual looking for a rewarding facilities role within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
Location: Swindon
Salary: £32,916 - £42,057 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Join Our Team
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Facilities Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or facilities experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day upkeep of the school, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As a Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and site duties, including:
* Assisting with the repair and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
* Carrying out minor repairs, decorating, porterage, waste management, and general site maintenance.
* Locking and unlocking the school site, including occasional evening lock-ups following school events.
* Responding promptly to maintenance issues and site call-outs.
* Assisting with fault finding and maintenance of site equipment.
* Supporting the Facilities Manager and deputising in their absence when required.
* Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and school procedures.
* Acting as a First Aider (training provided if required).
* Liaising professionally with staff, contractors, suppliers, parents, and visitors.
* Helping maintain a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for all.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
* Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to use a range of hand and power tools.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
* A flexible attitude, including occasional evening work when required.
* A full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous facilities or site experience within a school or educational setting.
* Working at Heights certification.
* First Aid qualification.
* Knowledge of risk assessments and method statements.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
* The opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving educational environment.
* Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required before appointment.
If you're a practical, motivated individual looking for a rewarding facilities role within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
Reference: 225375205
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Facilities Officer
Posted on Jul 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£32.9k - £42.1k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Officer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £32,916 - £42,057 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Join Our Team
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Facilities Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or facilities experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day upkeep of the school, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As a Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and site duties, including:
* Assisting with the repair and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
* Carrying out minor repairs, decorating, porterage, waste management, and general site maintenance.
* Locking and unlocking the school site, including occasional evening lock-ups following school events.
* Responding promptly to maintenance issues and site call-outs.
* Assisting with fault finding and maintenance of site equipment.
* Supporting the Facilities Manager and deputising in their absence when required.
* Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and school procedures.
* Acting as a First Aider (training provided if required).
* Liaising professionally with staff, contractors, suppliers, parents, and visitors.
* Helping maintain a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for all.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
* Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to use a range of hand and power tools.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
* A flexible attitude, including occasional evening work when required.
* A full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous facilities or site experience within a school or educational setting.
* Working at Heights certification.
* First Aid qualification.
* Knowledge of risk assessments and method statements.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
* The opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving educational environment.
* Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required before appointment.
If you're a practical, motivated individual looking for a rewarding facilities role within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
Location: Swindon
Salary: £32,916 - £42,057 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Join Our Team
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Facilities Officer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance or facilities experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day upkeep of the school, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As a Facilities Officer, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance and site duties, including:
* Assisting with the repair and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
* Carrying out minor repairs, decorating, porterage, waste management, and general site maintenance.
* Locking and unlocking the school site, including occasional evening lock-ups following school events.
* Responding promptly to maintenance issues and site call-outs.
* Assisting with fault finding and maintenance of site equipment.
* Supporting the Facilities Manager and deputising in their absence when required.
* Working safely in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and school procedures.
* Acting as a First Aider (training provided if required).
* Liaising professionally with staff, contractors, suppliers, parents, and visitors.
* Helping maintain a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for all.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience in building maintenance, repairs, or facilities management.
* Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to use a range of hand and power tools.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
* A flexible attitude, including occasional evening work when required.
* A full, clean UK driving licence.
Desirable
* Previous facilities or site experience within a school or educational setting.
* Working at Heights certification.
* First Aid qualification.
* Knowledge of risk assessments and method statements.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
* The opportunity to make a real difference within a thriving educational environment.
* Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required before appointment.
If you're a practical, motivated individual looking for a rewarding facilities role within education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
Reference: 225375205
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