Site Maintenance Officer

Upton-by-chester High School; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chester seeks a Site Maintenance Officer to provide excellent customer service and manage maintenance tasks. The role involves reactive and proactive maintenance across the school site. Candidates must have proven maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to undergo a DBS clearance. This position features a salary of £25,185-£25,989 per year, with generous leave benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with maintenance skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and effective communication.
• Carry out reactive maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to planned development across the school site.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Reactive maintenance skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Site Maintenance Officer (AAAE5001a)

Salary: Grade 4 - £25,185-£25,989 per year

52 Weeks per Year, 37 Hours per Week

26 days annual leave rising to 31 after 5 years continuous service

Required October 2025

About the role

Ofsted short inspection in February was highly successful, endorsing our previous judgement, 'This is a good school with an outstanding sixth form'. Providing excellent customer service is key to this role. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven experience and wide range of practical maintenance skills. This role will provide the successful candidate with a wealth of challenges ranging from reactive maintenance work to taking a proactive approach to assist with planned developments across the school site. If you are committed to high standards with outstanding work ethic, have vision, ideas and initiative, then we are keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and effective communication with staff and stakeholders.
• Carry out reactive maintenance tasks and contribute to planned development across the school site.

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven experience with maintenance skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Willingness to undergo DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance and other safeguarding requirements.

How to apply

Download an application form from our website. Electronic applications should be returned to [e-mail]. CVs alone will not be accepted. Closing date: 6 October 2025. Please note there may be occasions, due to tight deadlines, when we close a vacancy once we have sufficient applications; please submit your application early.

Safeguarding and recruitment

All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances and suitable references. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.