School Facilities & Safety Officer

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking a practical and proactive caretaker to deliver high-quality estate services across its schools. You’ll handle maintenance across buildings and grounds, assist with safety checks, and support contractor supervision to keep premises safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils.

Working with colleagues across the Trust, you’ll respond to changing priorities and help manage energy use and sustainability initiatives, ensuring daily operations run

Qualifications

• Site maintenance and minor repairs across school buildings and grounds.
• Regular health and safety checks and compliance with requirements.
• Assistance with day-to-day estate management and contractor supervision.
• Security through proper opening/closing procedures and incident response.
• Monitoring building systems for energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborative work across Trust sites and adapting to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs across school buildings and grounds, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and presentable.
• Support a culture of safety by undertaking regular checks and inspections, maintaining records, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of the school premises, including contractor supervision, planned maintenance activities, and maintaining accurate site documentation.
• Help keep our schools secure through effective opening and closing procedures, monitoring site access, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a safe environment for all.
• Monitor heating and building systems, identify opportunities for improved efficiency, and support the Trust's commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust, respond positively to changing priorities, and support a range of estate and facilities activities as required.

Job description

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking a practical and proactive caretaker to deliver high-quality estate services across its schools. You’ll handle maintenance across buildings and grounds, assist with safety checks, and support contractor supervision to keep premises safe, functional, and welcoming for pupils.

Working with colleagues across the Trust, you’ll respond to changing priorities and help manage energy use and sustainability initiatives, ensuring daily operations run