Senior Site & Facilities Officer – Safety & Maintenance

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (LGPS/TPS)

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Job summary

E-ACT is seeking a Senior Site Officer to provide a comprehensive service at Merritts Brook Primary Academy - Newport Pagnell Campus, covering premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, plant operation, and porter/handy person duties.

The role reports to the Estates Business Partner and involves coordinating contractors, organizing day-to-day tasks, and maintaining health and safety standards. SCP 18-22, 37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

Qualifications

• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent, or willing to work towards
• Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
• IOSH or recognised Health and Safety qualification
• Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment to ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Maintain security of the academy premises, including key holding duties, alarm monitoring, and liaising with security services.
• Perform general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, joinery, painting, plastering, and minor electrical work.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors on site, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Organise and prioritise day-to-day tasks, acting as the main site contact when the Estates Business Partner is unavailable.

Skills

Maths & English GCSE

Maintenance awareness

Health & Safety awareness

Caretaking experience

Job description

E-ACT is seeking a Senior Site Officer to provide a comprehensive service at Merritts Brook Primary Academy - Newport Pagnell Campus, covering premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, plant operation, and porter/handy person duties.

The role reports to the Estates Business Partner and involves coordinating contractors, organizing day-to-day tasks, and maintaining health and safety standards. SCP 18-22, 37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.