Facilities Assistant - Keighley Campus

Employer: Luminate Education Group

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire

Salary: £25,948 per annum

Posted: 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Sector: Facilities & Cleaning

Job Description

About the Role We are looking for a Facilities Assistant to join our small team at Keighley College. This role is responsible for ensuring that the teaching and learning activities are able to run as they should by supporting the building and systems. The team contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming site for students, staff and visitors. This role will also include minor building maintenance tasks. This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week over 5 days Monday to Friday. Currently this consists of the following during term time: Monday 10am to 6pm Tuesday 2pm to 10pm Wednesday 2pm to 10pm Thursday 10am to 6pm Friday 9:30am to 5pm Out of term time this will usually be 5 days Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 9:30am to 5pm. There is a possibility that shifts may change dependant on the business needs. What You Will Do Post and parcel delivery, refilling photocopiers, litter-picking, setting out rooms, moving furniture, ensuring the buildings heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are working and ensuring the site in general is and looks at it's best as a workplace and a place of study. You will work alongside the rest of the Facilities Assistant team as well as the Facilities Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day Campus operations. You will support the Facilities Supervisor in all the above as well as the more basic planned maintenance tasks that need to be carried out to stay compliant with regulations. Providing support across the site assisting with Fire Activations and emergency procedures as necessary. Be a nominated First Aider and respond as required (appropriate training will be provided). Your role will include opening up or locking up buildings at the start and end of the day dependant on your shift. The college currently operates mainly Monday to Friday, although the odd weekend work will be required, a few times throughout the year. About You Good interpersonal skills (i.e. being able to deal with people correctly, communicate effectively, be a team player and stay focused on what needs to be done). English and Maths GCSE or equivalent and a driving licence. Experience in a customer service environment. Experience with basic maintenance or DIY tasks, such as basic plumbing, basic joinery, decorating. A commitment to self development and to deliver outstanding customer service to our students, staff and all users of the campus.

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