Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Contract term: Full Time, All Year Round

Hours: 42.5 hours per week 

Responsible to: Director of Health and Safety

About Canary Wharf College Trust: We are a Multi Academy Trust based in East London. We have two primary schools and a secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation with an innovative and unique educational vision. We are based in a quiet setting in the heart of the Isle of Dogs in Tower Hamlets, yet close to Mudchute, Island Gardens and Crossharbour DLR stations and central London.

The Trust Ethos: To live, share and celebrate the love of learning in a Christian environment whilst welcoming those of other faiths and cultures.

An opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working Facilities Team. As well as being able to work on your own initiative,caretaking duties will be required and the ideal candidate will have maintenance skills which will help to maintain our school premises'. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised individual. Experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial.

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the effective maintenance of the Trust estate.
• Assisting the Premises Manager and Director of Health and Safety with statutory inspections such as Fire, Health and Safety, equipment safety etc.
• Updating the equipment inventory.
• Receiving deliveries, returning damaged goods and distributing orders to the relevant staff
• Responsible for the opening/locking of sites
• Co-ordinating contractors for works during term time and school holidays
• Undertaking general office and administrative duties as required
• A smart appearance alongside a confident, professional manner and excellent organisation skills are required

Next Steps

If you are interested in the role, please download and read the attached job description. To apply, please do so by using the TES application form and ensure you provide your full education and work history.

If you have any questions about the role, please e-mail Michelle Richards, our Director of HR at mrichards@canarywharfcollege.co.uk. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Safeguarding Notice

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks. Please be aware that an internet search of all candidates is required at the shortlisting phase. By completing an application you are consenting to this taking place. 

Equal Opportunities

Canary Wharf College Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.