About us
BMAT Education is a Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools based in Essex and Newham.
*Overview*
We are seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant to join our team in maintaining and the site and facilities of Mark Hall Academy . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in caretaking and maintenance.
*Responsibilities*
- To ensure the smooth running of the Teaching & Learning environment by maintaining the premises, facilities, safety, and equipment to a consistently high standard.
- To be the positive link between own team, school senior leadership and the estate management team
- Line manage the caretaking and cleaning team(s).
- Supervise and accompany maintenance staff and contractors to ensure work is completed efficiently
- Key contact for the schools for logging and managing the requests on Estate & Facilities Helpdesk and, support the Helpdesk in completing the requests in an appropriate manner.
-Carry out a range of caretaking duties including security and maintenance of the sites and all related equipment
-Ensure the premises are safe and secure at all times
-Ensure the school grounds are clear of litter free of hazards and maintained on a daily basis
- Provide a safe and secure environment for students and staff
- Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders
*Skills*
- Previous Line Management experience
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- Excellent English communication skills
- Ability to perform the physical (manual handling) task required by the post
Full Details and application can be found at:https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148423/EDV-2026-MHA-66465
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,433.00-£36,042.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Line Management: 1 year (preferred)
- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)
- Caretaking/Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
