Job title:     Facilities Assistant
Location:    Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH158HZ
Salary:        £28,000.00 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:        18-30 hours per week (Term Time) | 30-40 hours per week (During School Holidays) | Monday to Friday
Contract:    Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start date:  February2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we put wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already adopted the 4DWW, with others preparing to introduce it once fully staffed—making now a great time to join #teamOFG.

About the role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the school’s buildings, grounds, equipment and plant to the high standards set by the company and external regulators. You will bring specialist skills in a particular trade area while supporting the wider Facilities Team to ensure the site remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for all users.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a specialist trade area while supporting general site maintenance and repairs
• Maintain buildings, equipment, plant and grounds to a consistently high and safe professional standard
• Support and deliver planned and reactive maintenance, including site inspections and accurate record keeping
• Work safely at all times, contributing to risk assessments, COSHH compliance and safe systems of work
• Liaise with contractors, respond to emergencies and support the wider Facilities Team across sites

About You

This role is ideal for a proactive individual who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of a well-maintained environment.

You will have:

• Experience in general maintenance across a variety of tasks
• A strong awareness of health and safety requirements
• Good working knowledge of plant, machinery and maintenance equipment
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Hambrook School, part of Options Autism, is located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We opened in September 2023 and achieved an Ofsted ‘Good’ rating within seven months. We support pupils with Autism and EHCPs through a structured, nurturing environment and a rich, engaging curriculum. Due to increasing demand from local authorities, we are expanding our team to support more pupils.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has over 19 years’ experience delivering high-quality education and care for neurodivergent children, young people and adults. 

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to 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.

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

*4DWW 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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