Activate Learning
Facilities and Maintenance Officer
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Facilities and Maintenance Officer
Facilities & Maintenance Officer
About the Role
Activate Learning is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join the team at our Merrist Wood College, keeping the campus safe, secure, compliant, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.
Responsibilities
As a Facilities & Maintenance Officer, you will act as a hands-on handyperson carrying out a wide range of day-to-day compliance and maintenance tasks across the campus. Duties include:
- Unlocking and securing buildings
- General repairs
- 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.
Work Conditions
- Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) at Merrist Wood
- Work on an on-call rota for one week in four
- Some rota-based shift work to cover campuses during evenings
- Support needed across other Surrey campuses when required
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Practical experience in general maintenance, repairs, compliance tasks, and associated requirements
- Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including:
- Safeguarding
- The Equality Act 2010
- Ability to assess, diagnose, and independently resolve minor maintenance issues before escalating to external contractors
- Basic IT skills, including use of app-based reporting and helpdesk systems
Success Criteria
You'll be a proactive, solutions-focused individual who:
- Thrives as a team player with a customer-focused approach
- Confidently handles independence for routine compliance and maintenance tasks while ensuring health and safety standards are met
- Demonstrates a flexible, practical attitude and a willingness to develop through training
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Ideal for:
- Individuals with trade or handyperson experience wanting to develop in maintenance
- Property and environment or estates professionals looking to join a growing team
Who We Are
Activate Learning is an innovative education group with a global presence, dedicated to transforming lives through learning.
We believe our employees are driving forces and empower them to advance their personal and professional ambitions. Our commitment is to foster an open, inclusive environment where every individual can achieve their career goals and flourish.
Working at Activate Learning provides you with:
- Access to large-employer benefits and partnership for career development
- A community-driven work culture embracing transformation
Benefits
Comprehensive Staff Support
- Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards celebrating achievements aligned with our Learning Philosophy
- Wellbeing & Resources Groups offering guidance, tools, and support
- Tailored Learning and Development opportunities for professional growth
Generous Benefits & Facilities
- Company-wide benefits, including:
- Free eye tests and will writing
- Access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screenings, and therapy treatments (for you and dependents)
- Up to six weeks annual paid leave
- Teacher pension scheme (for teaching staff)
- Tailored Three-day induction program for teaching staff
- Competitive salaries with annual progression
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On-Site Perks
- Free parking across all campuses
- On-site refectories, hair and beauty salons, and gym access
For a complete overview of our wellbeing and benefits, explore our work-with-us/wellbeing page.
Additional Considerations
To apply at the earliest opportunity, submit your application through Activate Learning’s recruitment system. Closed vacancies no longer allow submission.
Selection and shortlisting will be carried out on a rolling basis. Activate Learning reserves the right to interview, appoint, and close advertisements.
Please note, some roles may require legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Safeguarding Commitment: Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this responsibility. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required of successful applicants.
Inclusivity Statement
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender
- Orientation
- Race
- Religion, or
- Ethnicity
Activate Learning is dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, contact the Talent Team directly.
Recruitment Note
Unauthorised submissions from recruitment agencies are neither sought nor acknowledged by Activate Learning’s partners or employees. Authorised recruting agencies must engage with our Talent Team on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for approved arrangements.
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