Facilities Assistant

Job Title: Facilities Assistant Business Area Organisation-wide Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern 3 days per week- year-round Pay Scale £15,600-£16,800 (Already Pro rata) Role purpose To ensure that all Navigators premises across Greater Manchester are safe, secure, well‑maintained and welcoming, supporting the smooth running of daily provision and the wellbeing of students, staff and visitors. The Facilities Assistant will work flexibly across multiple sites, maintaining consistent standards and responding to operational priorities as they arise. Key responsibilities Multi‑Site Working Work across multiple Navigators sites throughout Greater Manchester, travelling between locations as required to meet operational needs. Maintain consistent standards of safety, maintenance and presentation across all sites. Prioritise and manage workload effectively across different locations, responding flexibly to changing demands. Build positive working relationships with staff at all sites, ensuring clear communication and effective handovers. Security and Site Access Open and close buildings across multiple sites as required, including for events and activities outside normal operating hours. Lock, alarm and secure all buildings, gates, doors and windows, ensuring sites are left safe and ready for use. Act as a key holder and participate in a rota system, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and emergency call‑outs. Respond to emergency call‑outs across sites, taking appropriate action to secure premises and reporting issues promptly. Safeguarding, Health & Safety Maintain a safe environment at all times across all sites, with safeguarding of children and young people as a primary responsibility. Carry out, record and monitor routine health and safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting and site inspections. Identify, report and where possible make safe hazards and defects, ensuring affected areas are appropriately cordoned off. Ensure c