Facilities Assistant

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title:  Facilities Assistant

Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7AX
Salary:     £13.25 per hour
Hours:     10 hours per week | Monday 06:45–08:45am | Tuesday–Friday 15:30–17:30
Contract: Permanent | Part-Time | 52 weeks

Start date: December 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

Join Our Team and Help Keep Our School Running Smoothly

At Waterloo Lodge School, part of the Options Autism family, we know that a great learning environment starts with a safe, clean, and well-maintained space. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Facilities Assistant who takes real pride in their work — someone who can help keep our school running smoothly and looking its best every single day. Your work will help create the warm, welcoming environment our pupils and staff deserve — one where learning can thrive and everyone feels safe, supported, and proud of their surroundings.

About the Role

As our new Facilities Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school, including:

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs to keep our site in top condition
• Supporting with groundskeeping and housekeeping, ensuring classrooms, corridors, and outdoor spaces are spotless
• Maintaining safety and security, checking that all areas meet health and safety standards
• Assisting with vehicle checks and basic maintenance across our small fleet
• Opening and closing the site, ensuring the school is ready for a great day of learning

Every day will bring something different — and you’ll see the direct results of your hard work all around you.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re someone who’s practical, proactive, and always ready to lend a hand. You’ll fit right in if you’re:

• Reliable and responsible – the team can always count on you
• Safety-focused – you take pride in maintaining a secure, compliant environment
• Hands-on and adaptable – no task is too big or too small
• Positive and team-minded – you enjoy working with others and helping where it’s needed most

You’ll bring:

• A full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Experience in maintenance, caretaking, or a similar practical role
• Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
• A great attitude and commitment to doing your best every day

At Waterloo Lodge, you’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive community where teamwork and respect come first. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of your work, supported by a positive leadership team, and recognised for the crucial part you play in helping our pupils succeed.

About Us

Waterloo Lodge School is an independent specialist day school for students aged 10 to 18, supporting young people with a wide range of needs in the Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our team is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially, helping them rebuild their confidence and take pride in their achievements.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why Join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

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