Job Description

Job Opportunity: Facilities Assistant

Location: Holywood

Reporting to: Facilities Manager

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary rate is £14.63 – £15.35 hourly (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Mon – Thurs 7.45am to 4.15pm 1 hour for lunch

Friday 7.45am to 3.45pm 1 hour for lunch

About the Role

Reed is seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Assistant to join our clients dedicated facilities team on a temporary basis. This is a key role in ensuring the school grounds and buildings are maintained to the highest standards, creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

Experience of lock up/security/alarms would be desirable but is not essential – given the temporary nature, they would not initially be undertaking this. If lock up was involved there would be the scope for additional overtime including Saturdays for sports events

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Caretaking

• Perform routine health and safety checks and maintenance tasks.
• Carry out minor repairs (e.g. plumbing, lighting, furniture).
• Paint and decorate areas as directed.
• Report defects and hazards (e.g. fire safety issues, trip hazards).
• Ensure fire escape routes are clear and accessible.
• Provide emergency cleaning services when required.
• Remove graffiti, litter, and waste as needed.

Grounds & Event Support

• Assist with grounds maintenance and upkeep.
• Participate in the team rota for lock-up and site security.
• Support weekend and evening events (e.g. sports, external bookings).
• Provide car parking and portering duties as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and machinery use.
• Practical and hands-on with basic maintenance skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexible to work outside normal hours when needed.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and professional school environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in a facilities, caretaking, or maintenance role.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

The candidate would need to have an Enhanced Access NI certificate.

Please submit an up-to-date CV today via the “Apply” link today, you can call the Branch on and speak to Donna