How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £24,375 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday (08:15 - 15:45 except Monday 16:30)
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.
Job Purpose
To maintain buildings, equipment and plant to the high standards set by the company and external regulators. To take responsibility for a specialist area of competence.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
To take professional ownership/responsibility for own area of competence i.e. plumbing, joinery, electrical work or decorating
To support the maintenance team in operating the day to day response and planned maintenance, refurbishment tasks and repairs for the Centre
To operate a planned system of general maintenance and repairs
To maintain the good reputation of the Centre by maintaining buildings, equipment, plants and grounds to a high professional standard, ensuring they have a neat and tidy appearance at all times
To advise relevant staff members as required on all matters relating to plant machinery and equipment, including safety, state of repair and the purchasing of new equipment
To liaise with external contractors on work required beyond the scope of general maintenance and to report and advise the Facilities Manager and other senior staff, as required
To carry out weekly site walks to record and report any Health and Safety issues, maintain repairs and general improvements to site
To support in managing the on call process and be part of the on call team
To obtain maximum economy and efficiency in all works
To contribute to the writing of risk assessments and procedures for maintenance tasks, in accordance with Company policies
About us
The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.
Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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