Job title: Facilities Assistant
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Education
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Pontefract, UK
Job published: 13/05/2026
Job ID: 72785

Job Description

Facilities Assistant (Temporary)

Location: Pontefract
Pay rate: Around £12.71 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary until August

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands-on Facilities Assistant to join a busy site in Pontefract. This is a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, and well maintained for staff and visitors.

About the role

  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday: Between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
  • Around £12.71 per hour
  • Weekly pay

Key Responsibilities

  • Opening and closing the site
  • General maintenance and basic repairs
  • Carrying out health & safety checks across the premises
  • Setting up rooms for meetings and events
  • Monitoring site security and responding to issues or emergencies
  • Liaising with contractors where required
  • Ensuring outdoor areas and buildings are kept safe and presentable

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Have previous facilities, maintenance, or site support experience (similar environment desirable)
  • Be practical, proactive, and reliable
  • Have a good understanding of health & safety procedures
  • Be flexible and comfortable working early or split shifts

Compliance

  • Enhanced DBS (essential)