Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Team Coordinator

Location:

Muddy Boots Nursery - locations at Poppleton, Acomb, Stamford Bridge & Wilberfoss

Salary:

Up to 14.50 per hour

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

At

Muddy Boots Nursery

, we're proud to be an

award-winning nursery

, recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. We provide children with unique

outdoor learning experiences

, where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we're looking for a

Facilities Team Coordinator

to join our small Facilities Team to work within our four nursery locations across York.
About the Role

Role Overview:

The Facilities Coordinator will support the Facilities Manager in ensuring that the nursery premises, equipment, and outdoor spaces are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with health, safety, and safeguarding standards. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with hands-on practical tasks, contributing directly to the smooth daily running of the nursery environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities Support & Maintenance

Carry out daily checks of the building, play areas, and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean, and fit for purpose. Undertake basic repairs, maintenance, and improvements (e.g., painting, fixing fixtures, minor plumbing, assembling furniture). Assist in overseeing contractors and suppliers when on site, ensuring work is completed to the required standards

Health, Safety & Compliance

Support the Facilities Manager in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety, fire safety, safeguarding, and environmental regulations. Conduct regular fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and evacuation drills. Assist in maintaining accurate records of safety checks, servicing, and maintenance schedules. Report hazards, incidents, and maintenance issues promptly and take corrective action where possible.

Cleaning & Hygiene

Work alongside cleaning staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all areas, in line with infection control and nursery policies. Support with waste management, recycling, and ensuring safe storage of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Leadership & Deputising

Act as deputy to the Facilities Manager, taking responsibility in their absence for coordinating the facilities team and liaising with nursery leadership. Provide support and guidance to facilities staff to ensure tasks are completed effectively and to the required standards. Assist with staff training on health & safety and use of equipment.

General Duties

Contribute to setting up nursery environments (e.g., moving furniture, preparing outdoor play areas). Support in emergencies, such as responding to accidents, spillages, or urgent repairs. Build positive working relationships with staff, children, parents, and external visitors, ensuring the environment reflects the welcoming and safe ethos of the nursery. What's required?

What We're Looking For:

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Essential

Practical experience in facilities, site maintenance, or a related hands-on role. Knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices. Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks confidently. Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads. Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy childcare environment. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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Desirable

Experience working in a childcare, school, or similar environment. Relevant qualifications (e.g., Health & Safety, First Aid, COSHH awareness). Experience supervising staff or contractors. Awareness of sustainability and environmental practices.

Personal Characteristics

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Essential

Strong sense of responsibility with a safety-first mindset, particularly in environments where young children are present. Highly organised and reliable, able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple sites effectively. Practical and hands-on with strong problem-solving ability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Approachable, patient and supportive when working with staff and contractors. Attention to detail Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, including responding calmly to emergencies. Respectful of safeguarding principles, with an understanding of working appropriately in a child-centred environment. Self-motivated, able to work independently and use initiative, as well as lead and coordinate others.
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Desirable

Experience of leading or supervising a small team. Positive, proactive attitude, with a willingness to go the extra mile to support staff and ensure a safe, welcoming environment. Ability to balance efficiency with sensitivity when working in spaces used by children, families, and nursery staff. Commitment to continuous improvement, open to feedback, and eager to learn new skills.

Additional Information

The role involves physical work, including lifting, carrying, and working outdoors.
Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Some out-of-hours work may be necessary to support events, maintenance, or emergencies.
What we offer

What We Offer:

Be part of an award-winning nursery

that values excellence and innovation

Up to

14.50 per hour

4 or 5day working week

Extra holiday days

for long-standing team members

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Lifestyle discounts

on groceries, travel, entertainment & more

Employee Assistance Programme

- mental health support & coaching

Staff treats, events & parties

- because we value YOU!

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Free lunches, tea & snacks

to keep you fuelled

Free uniform & on-site parking

Ready to Join the Muddy Boots Family?

If you love the idea of working in an

award-winning

nursery where the

great outdoors

is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Now and start your adventure with us!

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.

All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding duties.
About Muddy Boots Nursery


Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child's constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them We focus on outdoor adventures, always: Muddy Boots isn't just a name, it's a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them
The name 'Muddy Boots' really sums up our whole ethos - to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.