Maintenance Officer

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer with practical skills to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The role involves overseeing the school's security, performing maintenance and repairs, and assisting with health and safety checks. The ideal candidate should have strong DIY skills and a good knowledge of health and safety protocols. This is a full-time role with a salary of £21,607 - £22,655 per annum, working 31.25 hours per week throughout the year.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in DIY skills required.
• Good knowledge of health and safety; willing to undertake additional training.
• Ability to work flexibly and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of the school premises.
• Assist with fire safety equipment checks.
• Conduct health and safety checks regularly.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Manage emergency repairs.
• Operate heating and lighting systems.

Skills

DIY skills

Good knowledge of health and safety

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School

Charles Street

Ince

Wigan

WN2 2AL

Salary: Grade 4, £21,607 - £22,655 per annum.

31.25 hours per week, working full year

Required as soon as possible

Ince Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a large two form entry Primary school in the heart of Ince.

We are looking to appoint a Maintenance Officer to join our team.

Are you practical, proactive and a highly organised individual with a passion for creating a welcoming, safe and well‑maintained environment for our children, staff, parents and visitors?

We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Officer to work closely with the Schools Site Manager to ensure a safe, secure, smooth and efficient running of our school.

About the role:

As Maintenance Officer you will be responsible for ensuring the whole school buildings and grounds are safe and well‑presented at all times.

This will include some daily, weekly, monthly checks and maintenance schedules.

Your work will directly support the learning and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the security of the school premises by securing entrances, exits, gates and designated areas once all pupils are on site, reporting any potential security breaches to the Site Manager.
• Assist the Site Manager with fire safety equipment checks, carry out fire drills and respond to alarm systems where appropriate and to conduct regular routine health and safety checks, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• To be a designated key holder, on occasions providing access and attend emergency call outs outside of normal school hours.
• To carry out minor repairs not requiring a contractor and undertake decorating and improvement work as directed by senior staff.
• To manage emergency repairs with external contractors and/or LA as required in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To operate heating plant, cooling and lighting systems reporting any faults to the Site Manager.
• To organise and participate in the movement of furniture throughout the building and provide a porterage service around the school.
• To monitor and manage stock levels of resources for cleaning and repairs/maintenance, including receipt, distribution and collection and dispatch.
• To collect and assemble waste.

About You

We are looking for someone:

• Experienced in DIY skills.
• Has a good knowledge of health and safety and willing to undertake additional relevant training.
• Able to work flexibly and take initiative.
• To be a good team player.
• Friendly, reliable and committed to their role in supporting our school community.

What we can offer

• A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A chance to be a part of a school that is committed to making a real difference to our pupils learning environment.

This is a full year role with annual leave to be taken during school holiday periods.

During term time the working day will Monday to Friday 08.30 14.45.

Working hours during the holiday periods can be reviewed.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list checks.

If you are an exceptional candidate who shares our vision, and you have the skills, experience and abilities to join our team we would very much welcome your application.

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office on 01942 704129 or [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Job Description and Person Specification
• ↗ Privacy Notice
• ↗ Recruitment Vision and Values
• ↗ Safeguarding Intent Statement
• ↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• ↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
• ↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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