Facilities Assistant

Xaverian; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic Sixth Form College in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Assistant. The role involves ensuring the College is opened and closed on time, managing building maintenance, and providing site support. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to a safe, diverse, and respectful environment. Hours are 35 per week, and the position is permanent with a salary range of £28,634 to £31,324 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and maintain the College buildings and site.
• Experience in facilities management preferred.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the College is opened and closed on time.
• Manage and maintain the College buildings' general repair and appearance.
• Provide support on facilities matters across the site.

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Job Reference: 014/25-26
Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week, Full Year (1.00FTE), Permanent.
The role will involve working on a shift rota
Rota 1: (6.30am – 2pm)
Rota 2: (11.30am – 7pm)
Salary: SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale 11 to 14 (£28,634 per annum to £31,324 per annum)
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 12 noon, Tuesday 20th January 2026.

About the College

Xaverian College is a Catholic Sixth Form College in which members of staff are committed to the Mission of the College and exemplify Gospel values in the care and support of all community members.
Xaverian College is committed to providing a safe learning environment in which every community member can achieve their full potential, feels valued, safe and supported, and is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and anti-social behaviour. We are a college that promotes and celebrates diversity and which practises equality of opportunity.

About the role

This ‘outstanding’ Sixth Form College, based in Manchester, is looking to appoint a Facilities Assistant to ensure that the College is opened and closed on time. To manage and maintain the College buildings and site in a state of good general repair and appearance. To provide support across site on facilities matters.

Further information about the roles and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification/further information documents.