Mobile Facilities Officer - Portsmouth

Meon Junior School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, All year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TSAT Pay Group 3 £26,866 - £31,179 per annum + 10% Shift Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thinking Facilities are looking for a Mobile Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks and support capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Meon Junior School, however you will be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub including Meon Infants School and Moorings Way Infant School.

The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.

The core working hours are: Monday - Thursday,06.30am - 10.30am & 14.30pm - 18.00pm and Friday,06.30am - 10.30am & 14.30pm - 17.30pm.+10% shift allowance

What you will need to succeed:

• Previous experience as a caretaker or similar
• Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning
• Health & Safety management
• Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.

Join us and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!

What the school offers its staff

Thinking Facilities ensure our academies are safe, secure and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors. The team support and oversee, site maintenance, through a dedicated help desk service and committed site staff, caretaking and cleaning services, advice and support on the development of capital building projects, health and safety management and support, including oversight of planned maintenance services and training and development.

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meon Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meon Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meon-junior-school-portsmouth

Arranging a visit to Meon Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

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