Facilities Assistant

Join the team at Sullivan Upper School as a Facilities Assistant and play a crucial role in maintaining our school premises. Help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for staff and pupils alike.
Facilities Assistant
Holywood, BT18 9EP
Full time, permanent
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Monday – Thursday)
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Fridays)
Points 5-6 (full-time salary range currently £23,500 to £23,893)
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Sullivan Upper School is seeking an experienced Facilities Assistant to join their vibrant facilities team in Holywood. The successful applicant will be skilled in general building maintenance and repairs and will be able to operate a variety of hand and electric tools.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the maintenance of:
Buildings and Equipment- perform comprehensive routine maintenance, minor repairs, and refurbishment projects as directed by the Facilities Manager
Grounds- Perform daily outdoor maintenance, including landscaping and controlling weed growth
Security- Perform after-hours responsibilities on a rota basis, including opening and closing the school and monitoring access
Facilities - manage end-of-day shutdown, monitor and enhance lighting/heating efficiency
Porterage- Manage receipt, transport, and distribution of school materials
Health and safety procedures- including safe evacuations, managing bin transportation, and maintenance
The above is not an exhaustive list – please refer to the job description for this role (this is available upon request or from the Sullivan Upper School website). You will also carry out other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager, Bursar or Principal.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a knowledgeable Facilities Assistant with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures. Our ideal candidate will:
Be able to demonstrate a minimum of one year of demonstratable, paid experience working as part of a facilities support team OR have 6 months experience within a facilities support role AND a relevant qualification (e.g. NVQ 2 or 3 in a building trade)
Be knowledgeable of health and safety regulations, COSHH, use of security systems as well as data protection
Be able to move/carry furniture, ladders, and other necessary equipment
Have a full UK driving license (desirable)
The full person specification is available upon request and is included in the information about the post on the school website).
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on NJC Scales (£23,500 to £23,893).
22 days’ annual leave to be taken during school holidays (which rises to 26 after 5 years’ service)
Participation in the NILGOSC superannuation scheme
About Sullivan Upper School:
Sullivan Upper School is a large co-educational and interdenominational voluntary grammar school situated on 25 acres of grounds on the edge of Holywood, overlooking Belfast Lough. There are at present 1,250 pupils in the school, some 180 of them in the Preparatory Department. It is owned and managed in all its affairs by the Board of Governors of the School, which is drawn from the local community and reflects the main religious denominations of Holywood. The school is funded directly by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland.
If you are seeking a rewarding career, helping the upkeep of premises and health and safety standards, don’t hesitate to apply and join Sullivan Upper School today!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application form.
Close date: Monday 29 January 2024 at 12.00
Interview date: Tuesday 20 February 2024 currently the proposed date
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Other suitable skills and experience include Construction, Caretaker, Grounds Person, Maintenance Technician, Handyman, Facilities Manager, Building Maintenance Officer, Property Care Specialist, Grounds Maintenance Worker, Janitor, Site Supervisor, Facilities Assistant, Facilities.