School Estates & Facilities Officer

Learning without Limits Academy Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Staff wellbeing package

Staff benefits package

Cycle to work

Free financial support service

Eye test vouchers

Annual flu vaccine

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to maintain a safe, secure, compliant and fully operational learning environment. The role involves day-to-day site management, maintenance tasks and health and safety compliance.

You will act as a key holder, monitor site systems and support contractors, ensuring a welcoming environment for pupils and staff. Experience in estates or building maintenance and a practical, high-standards approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Can 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.
• Shares commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 on site.
• Act as designated key holder for opening/closing and security.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with Academy staff and Estates Teams.
• Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Estate maintenance

Health & safety

General repairs

Independent work

Communication skills

Teamwork

High standards

Job description

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Estates Officer to maintain a safe, secure, compliant and fully operational learning environment. The role involves day-to-day site management, maintenance tasks and health and safety compliance.

You will act as a key holder, monitor site systems and support contractors, ensuring a welcoming environment for pupils and staff. Experience in estates or building maintenance and a practical, high-standards approach are essential.