21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 January 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

£25,186.00 - £26,244.00 Annually (FTE) Actual £20,421 to £21,279 per annum / Mondays to Fridays - 30 hours per week – 12.00noon to 6.30pm - 52 weeks per year

Facilities/Site Assistant/Maintenance Operative job summary

"Kickstart Your New Career in Facilities & Safety Maintenance - Make a Real Impact Every Day

Are you looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same?

Do you take pride in keeping spaces running smoothly, safely, and efficiently?

Join our professional and dynamic Site Team - help shape a thriving learning environment for our growing school community.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on existing skills in building maintenance and health & safety, this is your opportunity to grow. We’re not just filling a position - we’re investing in your future. With comprehensive training, real mentorship, and a supportive, professional team culture, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to thrive in a vital, in-demand career path.

Why You’ll like working with us:

  • Develop a wide range of practical, transferable skills
  • Receive ongoing professional training and development
  • Enjoy generous annual leave - 24 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous service
  • Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven school environment
  • Get variety, responsibility, and room to grow

If you’re practical, proactive, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes - this is the place to start.

Our facilities team are all formally trained in

  • Pool Operation
  • PASMA (Tower)
  • Legionella
  • Asbestos
  • Fire
  • First Aid
  • Portable Appliance Testing

Hounsdown School offer all staff

    Hounsdown School offer all staff

    Private Health Cash Plan

    Free counselling support

    Fantastic CPD opportunities for all

    Cycle Loan Scheme

    Staff swimming

    Respectful email policy

    Staff fitness sessions

    Excellent pension scheme

    Free onsite parking

Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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

Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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.

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About Hounsdown School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1281 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Hounsdown is an 11-16 Science College which converted to a Single Academy Trust in August 2011. We are a popular, over-subscribed, Outstanding (Ofsted 2017), Hampshire school and a strategic partner for the ETC Teaching School Alliance. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful. We are committed to supporting all staff in their career aspirations and growing new leaders. The school motto is ‘Be the best that you can be’.

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