Facilities Officer

EOTAS Swindon, Swindon, SN2 1HL

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,654.00 - £36,701.00 Annually (FTE)

Facilities Officer job summary

• Be the person who keeps our sites safe, operational and running smoothly every day.

  Are you practical, proactive and take pride in solving problems? Do you enjoy a role where no two days are the same? We are looking for a Facilities Officer to join our team and play a key role in maintaining our school environments, ensuring they remain safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

  As a Facilities Officer, you'll be at the heart of the operation—supporting the day-to-day management of our buildings and grounds, carrying out repairs, maintenance and site security duties, and helping ensure our facilities are always ready to support learning. You'll work closely with the Facilities Manager while also having the opportunity to use your initiative and develop your skills.

  What you'll be doing
  • Supporting the maintenance, repair and upkeep of our premises and grounds.
  • Assisting with the opening, closing and security of school sites.
  • Carrying out minor repairs, decorating, porterage, cleaning and waste management tasks.
  • Responding promptly to maintenance issues and site call-outs.
  • Supporting school events and lettings, with flexibility to work occasional evenings when required.
  • Working with contractors and suppliers to maintain high standards across our sites.
  • Acting as a First Aider and helping to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
  We're looking for someone who:
  • Enjoys a hands-on role and takes pride in their work
  • Can turn their hand to a wide range of maintenance tasks
  • Has excellent problem-solving skills and uses initiative
  • Is reliable, flexible and willing to support the wider team
  • Understands the importance of health and safety compliance
  • Builds positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and visitors
  • Can maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all time
  Why join us?

  You'll become part of a supportive and dedicated team that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement. This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible difference every day. The work you do will directly contribute to creating safe, welcoming and inspiring environments where young people can thrive.

  If you're practical, dependable and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About EOTAS Swindon

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: EOTAS Swindon website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eotas-swindon

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