Job Description

About the role: Facilities & Maintenance Officer?

Activate Learning is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Officer to join the team at Guildford College. This full-time, permanent position plays a vital role in keeping the campus safe, secure, clean, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.


As a Facilities & Maintenance Officer, you will act as a hands-on handypersoncarrying out a wide range of DIY and maintenance tasks across the campus. Duties include unlocking and securing buildings, general repairs, painting and decorating, setting up rooms for events, moving furniture, and providing practical support for day-to-day campus operations. You will also monitor site security, respond to helpdesk requests, maintain external areas, and oversee waste and recycling processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day facilities maintenance and estates support Carrying out handyperson and DIY repairs, including minor fixes and improvements Conducting health & safety checks and ensuring compliance Grounds maintenance and weather-related clearance (e.g. snow and ice) Participating in an on-call rota (one week in every four) Occasional overtime and weekend work as required Providing support across other campuses when needed

This is a varied, practical role, ideal for a reliable and proactive individual who enjoys hands-on DIY work and problem-solving in a facilities or handyperson environment.


This is a permanent, full-time role based at Guildford College.

What do you need to be a successful Facilities & Maintenance Officer?

The successful candidate will be a proactive, solutions-focused individual with a strong team ethic and a customer-focused approach to facilities support. You will be confident working independently as a handyperson, handling routine maintenance and DIY tasks while ensuring health and safety standards are met. A flexible, practical attitude and willingness to develop through training are essential.


Essential skills and experience include:

Practical experience in general maintenance, handyperson duties, and DIY tasks Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and relevant legislation, including Safeguarding and the Equality Act 2010 Ability to assess, diagnose, and resolve minor maintenance issues independently before escalating to external contractors Basic IT skills, including the use of app-based reporting and helpdesk systems

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.


We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.


When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups:

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing

Company benefits:

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development

: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support

: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes

: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff

Generous Annual Leave

: Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible Working

: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.

Competitive salaries:

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities

: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our

work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.