Facilities Assistanr - Part-time

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-60601-21S
• Posted:28/07/2025
• Pay:£21,125 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:25/08/2025 at 18:00
• Interviews:TBC

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?*
At OFG, colleague wellbeing is central to everything we do. That’s why we’re trialling the 4-Day Working Week – meaning you could work one day less (or equivalent) with no reduction in pay. If successful, it will roll out across the Group – so now’s a great time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Part-Time Facilities Assistant
Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER
Salary: £21,125.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 32.5 per week, Mon–Fri
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks
Start Date: September 2025
Eligibility: UK applicants only – sponsorship not available

About the Role

We’re hiring a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Heath Farm College. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment for staff and students. This includes general maintenance, cleaning, porterage, and supporting fleet and transport duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, painting, carpentry, and basic maintenance
• Support upkeep of college grounds (e.g. fencing, clearing drains)
• Maintain tools/equipment in good working order
• Support college vehicle inspections and report any issues
• Assist with staff transport when required

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in a practical or maintenance role
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently
• A flexible, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage tasks with minimal disruption to college operations

Why Join Us?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits:

• 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.

*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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

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