Academy Facilities Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join OHC&AT’s existing Estates & Facilities Team. We require an enthusiastic and flexible person to undertake a wide range of gardening and grounds maintenance duties around the school to help maintain and develop our 56-acre site, including the marking of our school’s sports fields. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out a full range of grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, and general upkeep of the site. • Maintain and repair gardening equipment, arranging additional support from specialist contractors where required. • Plan and deliver seasonal maintenance (e.g. leaf and snow clearance) to ensure the site remains safe and accessible year-round. • Prepare and maintain sports areas, including marking and setting out pitches as needed. • Monitor stock levels and liaise with the line manager to order gardening supplies and materials. Key Requirements: • Gardening experience • Sound knowledge and use of horticultural machinery • Full clean driving license • Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the job • Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a multi-professional team