Estates Officer: School Facilities & Safety

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Wellbeing package

Staff benefits package

Cycle to work

Financial health support

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccine

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment. You will support day-to-day operations, carry out maintenance tasks and help ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

As key holder, you will manage deliveries, supervise contractors, and work with the Estates Team to keep buildings and grounds well maintained. Permanent Grade 4, 37 hours per week, 27,274–29,071 FTE.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance is essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Able to carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive and committed to high standards.
• Safeguarding and professional development commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of Academy buildings and grounds.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with health and safety, compliance checks and site inspections.
• Support Academy events and site setup requirements.
• Monitor site systems and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Manage deliveries and support contractors working on site.
• Act as a designated key holder, opening/closing the building and ensuring security.

Skills

Estates management

Health & safety

Maintenance tasks

Independent working

Communication

Teamwork

High standards

Job description

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment. You will support day-to-day operations, carry out maintenance tasks and help ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

As key holder, you will manage deliveries, supervise contractors, and work with the Estates Team to keep buildings and grounds well maintained. Permanent Grade 4, 37 hours per week, 27,274–29,071 FTE.