Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our Estates and Facilities team.

You will join us on a full-time permanent basis, we will offer a competitive salary of £26,821 - £27,554 pa inc London Weighting.

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant role:

To maintain the cleanliness, security and safety of the premises, and the security and safety of
college staff, students and visitors.
To assist in the day to day operational activities of estates maintenance across all college sites.
To provide a customer focused estates and facilities service that maintains a friendly, inviting
and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities of our Facilities Maintenance Assistant:

• Undertake painting, decorating, plumbing and carpentry tasks as required.
• Log and report any breakages or damage to any item and carry out repairs and maintenance work to a safe standard.
• Supervise contractors as necessary whilst those contractors are working on the main or any of our satellite sites.
• Open and close premises and maintain the security of all buildings. Control the issue of keys and report losses to Team Leader Facilities and Operations /Head of Estates team and act as part of the BDC security team.
• Patrol premises and surrounding areas to maintain security. Assist the Team Leader Facilities and Operations and security contractors to identify intruders and security problems.
• Carry out regular inspections of the premises and notify the Estates Helpdesk of any deficiencies as to the cleaning contractor’s performance.
• Carry out routine administrative tasks, as required.

Our ideal Facilities Maintenance Assistant should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Educated up to GCSE Grade C/5 or equivalent (E)
• Awareness of COSHH regulations (E)
• Full driving licence (E)
• Experience of building trades and all round practical experience (E)
• Good organisational skills , including the ability to adapt to changing workload demands and new workplace challenges (E)
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions (E)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and standards (E)

If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you!

You will need to submit a covering letter within your application demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE;

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.
• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.
• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

B​​​​​arking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Safeguarding at BDC

All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.  These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Previous applicants need not apply for this role.

Closing date for applications: 6th August 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Facilities Maintenance Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ today!