Facilities Assistant

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Salary: £28,500 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Are you a practical, hands-on person who takes pride in fixing problems, maintaining high standards, and keeping facilities running smoothly?
We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. From carrying out repairs and maintenance to supporting site improvements and ensuring a safe environment, you'll play a key role in helping our facilities operate at their very best.
Whether you have experience in maintenance, facilities, building services, construction, or a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, or joinery, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment work.
Supporting the upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities.
Using your trade skills in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating, or joinery.
Completing routine health and safety, fire safety, and site compliance checks.
Responding to maintenance requests and resolving issues efficiently.
Supporting contractors and suppliers when specialist works are required.
Maintaining tools, equipment, and maintenance records.
Helping ensure facilities remain safe, secure, and well-presented.
What We're Looking For
Has experience in maintenance, facilities, construction, or a related trade.
Is practical, proactive, and enjoys solving problems.
Takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Understands the importance of health and safety.
Can work...