School Site Services Officer: Maintenance & Safety

AWD online; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Career pathways

Pension scheme

Discounts and memberships

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Maintenance Operative / Caretaker to keep a busy school site safe, clean and well maintained. You’ll work in a premises team balancing planned and reactive tasks, security and compliance.

You’ll coordinate with contractors, staff and suppliers, complete inspections and records, assist lettings and deliveries, and support first aid and design technology activities. The role offers professional development and DBS check.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (C/4) required or equivalent.
• Hands-on maintenance or facilities experience.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs across multiple trades.
• Understanding of site health and safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Basic IT skills including email and internet searches.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures.
• Flexibility to attend meetings and INSET days.

Responsibilities

• Site security and access management.
• Undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs across trades.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors and site staff for works.
• Support cleaning, grounds tasks, deliveries and lettings.
• Assist with site setup and stock of parts and materials.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and record-keeping.
• Provide first aid support where required and assist design technology activities.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Health and safety

Communication

IT skills

Independent working

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4)

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Maintenance Operative / Caretaker to keep a busy school site safe, clean and well maintained. You’ll work in a premises team balancing planned and reactive tasks, security and compliance.

You’ll coordinate with contractors, staff and suppliers, complete inspections and records, assist lettings and deliveries, and support first aid and design technology activities. The role offers professional development and DBS check.