School Premises Officer

Blue Arrow; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Educational trust environment

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a School Premises Officer for Swallowdale Primary School in Melton Mowbray, with an immediate start and hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. The role includes securing the site, coordinating maintenance, and liaising with contractors.

The ideal candidate will have an Enhanced DBS, DBS Update Service registration, strong health & safety knowledge, and reliability to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Premises Officer, Caretaker, Site Supervisor, or similar role.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Strong maintenance and health & safety knowledge.
• Reliable and able to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained
• Conducting health & safety and compliance checks
• Liaising with contractors and school staff
• Managing site security, alarms, and access arrangements
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

DBS Update Service registration

Job description

Location: Swallowdale Primary School, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Pay Rate: £21.04 per hour

Start Date: Immediate Start (ASAP)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced School Premises Officer to join Swallowdale Primary School on an immediate basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained
• Conducting health & safety and compliance checks
• Liaising with contractors and school staff
• Managing site security, alarms, and access arrangements
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a School Premises Officer, Caretaker, Site Supervisor, or similar role
• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• DBS registered on the Update Service
• Strong maintenance and health & safety knowledge
• Reliable and able to start immediately

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rate of £21.04 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a respected educational trust
• Friendly and supportive school environment

Location: Swallowdale Primary School, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BJ

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