Part-Time Facilities Assistant - Part-time

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-60601-20S
• Posted:06/06/2025
• Pay:£21,125 per annum (not pro rata)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
Join a team where your wellbeing and work/life balance truly matter.*

At Outcomes First Group, we’re always looking for ways to support our colleagues — which is why we’re trialling a 4-Day Working Week. This means you could work 80% of your hours and receive 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. If the trial is successful, the 4DWW will be rolled out across the Group.

Job Title: Part-Time Facilities Assistant

Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER
Salary: £21,125 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year
Start Date: September 2025
Eligibility: UK applicants only (this role does not offer sponsorship)

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable and hands-on Facilities Assistant to join our team at Heath Farm College. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll help maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment for students and staff.

You’ll carry out day-to-day maintenance and basic repairs, assist with vehicle checks and site upkeep, and support the wider facilities team with health and safety, cleaning, and transport as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance tasks (e.g. painting, minor repairs, carpentry)
• Maintain grounds and external areas (e.g. fencing, drains)
• Perform routine vehicle checks on the college fleet
• Support cleaning and porterage duties when needed
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely
• Report incidents, accidents or repairs in line with school procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a practical, maintenance, or facilities role
• Ability to carry out basic handyperson tasks independently
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• A flexible, proactive approach and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

At Acorn Education (part of Outcomes First Group), you’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation where your work has real impact.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance and Pension Scheme
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental health and wellbeing support
• Access to our Vista platform:
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Schemes
• Critical Illness Cover
• Family Growth Support, including paid fertility treatment leave

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work for the fifth year in a row (2024) and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and social media screening.

Apply now and join a team where you can grow your career, make a difference, and enjoy a better balance.

*4-Day Week eligibility begins after successful probation. The initiative is currently in a trial phase and not a contractual entitlement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Siscely Solomon
• Address:Queens Avenue, Ferndown, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ER
• Telephone: 01622 829114
• Email: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk