Facilities and Maintenance Officer
Reference: JUL20266012
Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Location: Worplesdon
Benefits: Competitive holiday, great pension, excellent onsite facilities
About the role
Activate Learning is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join the team at Merrist Wood College. The role involves keeping the campus safe, secure, compliant, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.
Responsibilities
- Unlocking and securing buildings
- Painting and decorating
- Setting up rooms for events
- Moving furniture
- Health and safety and compliance checks
- Monitoring site security
- Responding to helpdesk requests
- Maintaining external areas
- Overseeing waste and recycling processes
This is a varied, practical role ideal for a reliable and proactive individual who enjoys hands‑on trade‑related work and problem‑solving in a facilities or handyperson environment.
This is a permanent, full‑time role working 37 hours per week at Merrist Wood. You will work on an on‑call rota for one week in four, occasional shift work to cover campuses during evenings, and support at other campuses in Surrey when needed.
What you need to be successful
The successful candidate will be proactive, solutions‑focused, and possess a strong team ethic with a customer‑focused approach to facilities support. You should be confident working independently as a handyperson, handling routine maintenance and compliance tasks while ensuring health and safety standards are met. A flexible, practical attitude and willingness to develop through training are essential.
Essential skills and experience
- Practical experience in general maintenance, repairs, compliance tasks, and associated requirements
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and resolve minor maintenance issues independently before escalating to external contractors
- Basic IT skills, including the use of app‑based reporting and helpdesk systems
Employee Benefits
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award‑winning Learning Philosophy.
- Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for teachers’ professional growth and skill enhancement through our in‑house L&D team.
- Teaching Support: Tailored Three‑day induction program and development programs for teaching staff.
- Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
- Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
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