Facilities Assistant

Leigh Academies Trust

About this role

Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6LT

Facilities Assistant (Flexible/Cover Work)
Paddock Wood
Flexible/Cover Work
September 2025

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Facilities Assistant to provide flexible and cover support for a secondary school based in Paddock Wood. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and is confident managing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of school premises. This role will have shift patterns between 8am-8pm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing the school premises
  • General maintenance and repairs
  • Health and safety checks
  • Site security
  • Supporting contractors and deliveries
  • Ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of the school grounds
  • Assisting with room setups and events as needed

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working as a facilities assistant in a school or similar environment
  • Flexible and available for cover work, sometimes at short notice
  • Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Good practical skills and problem-solving ability
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – essential

If you are interested in this role please apply now and a member of The Supply Register team will be in touch!!

School caretaker, facilities manager, facilities assistant, premises officer

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Key Information

£31,650 — £43,607 per Year

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