Site Maintenance Officer

Every; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & CPD

Specialist training

Cycle to work

Flexible work

Free lunch

Free parking

Nursery benefits

Perkbox

Job summary

The Raise Academy in Halton, UK is seeking a Site Maintenance Officer on a part-time basis to manage daily maintenance tasks, ensure health and safety compliance, and support site operations. The role involves locks, set-up of facilities, minor repairs and liaising with the Regional Estates Manager to maintain high standards across the site.

The post is permanent and requires flexibility to cover various duties, including emergencies, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety qualification required
• Experience maintaining school premises or similar facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure school buildings, fixtures and grounds as required.
• Assist with organisation of restorations/refurbishments and supervise contractors when needed.

Job description

Site Maintenance Officer (The Raise Academy)

Location: Halton, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Catering, Cleaning And Site Management;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday, 20th November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Expected Working Start Date: 4th January 2027

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

The Raise Academy opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily from the Halton and St Helens areas. The school provides a calm, safe and welcoming environment for pupils that might have struggled to succeed in traditional educational settings.The Raise Academy pupils have the opportunity to be engaged in a wide range of vocational and practical subjects providing them with new opportunities to progress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum is underpinned by high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons are taught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors and pastoral/teaching assistants.Our vision for The Raise Academy is to work tirelessly to provide excellence for every student. We hope to capture a newfound curiosity and imagination to help all become the best versions of themselves leading to high quality academic and vocational achievement and positive post-16 destinations.The Raise Academy also provides the opportunity for you as educators, and those supporting education to make a real difference in an environment that supports your professional development.I hope you will want to join our team to help shape our school and create an aspirational environment for our pupils. Please get in touch if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing from you. Mr Paul Eager, Executive Headteacher

Job Description

Mainduties

• Lockingand unlocking the buildings, as required.
• Assistingusers with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.
• Dealingefficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirementsand problems that may arise.
• Undertakingminor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
• Ensureall plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
• Groundsmaintenance as required.
• Assistingwith the organisation of school refurbishments.
• Porteragearound the school site/s.
• Monitoringthe premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, wherenecessary.
• Ensuringthat all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies andProcedures.
• Managingappropriate cleaning schedule and supporting the Regional Estates Manager tooversee quality of cleaning across site.
• Providingtechnical maintenance and support for specialist practical classrooms (DT /Science / Food Technology).

Healthand safety

• Takingreasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.
• Co-operatingon all issues involving health and safety.
• Usingthe appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training andinstructions.
• Carryout risk assessments.
• Maintainaccurate and up-to-date records, demonstrating proficiency in relevant softwaresystems to monitor, update and manage premises compliance schedules, statutorychecks ensuring required actions are completed within appropriate timescales.
• Ensureall equipment is maintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.
• Manageservicing of any equipment in line with manufacturer's guidelines andwarranties under direction of Regional Estates Manager.
• SupportSite Manger to facilitate suitable programme of cyclical maintenance in placecovering all statutory health and safety requirements.
• Notinterfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.
• Actas Site representative at Health and Safety Committee.
• Reportingany health and safety concerns to the Regional Estates Manager/School OfficeManager, as soon as possible.
• Ensuringall tasks are completed in a safe manner.

Otherduties

• Holiday/coverfor the Caretaker / Regional Estates Manager, asrequired.
• Overtimework, when required and in agreement with the School Office Manager.
• Respondto emergency call outs and take action, as required.
• Generalcleaning, when required.
• Supervisionof contractors.
• Paintingand decorating, general maintenance and repairs.
• Healthand safety checks, in line with legislation.
• Sweeping/saltingand keeping clear school footpaths and car parks.
• Littercollection around the school sites.
• To assist around the school and social timesincluding mixing with staff and pupils and helping to set up and clear awaymess after break times.
• Anyother duties that may be required.
• Thisrole requires significant periods of lone working and as such, the postholderwill need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism intheir work.
• Supportwith the feeding and general care of the school’s animals during schoolholidays, as required.
• Theability to use own initiative is essential.

Safeguarding

• Allstaff have a responsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies areadhered to, at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with SchoolPolicy.
• Acommitment to attend suitable training, to support safeguarding and health andsafety responsibilities within the school.
• Attendanceat specific staff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguardingand health and safety legislation.

Holidays

• Holidaysshould be taken, in agreement and negotiation with the School Office Manager.

Note:Post holders will be expected to be flexible in undertaking duties andresponsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform dutieswhich reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and arecommensurate with its level of responsibility.

• Access to training and CPD including further professional qualifications
• Specialist training when/where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible and supportive approach to work
• Free lunch and refreshments at school
• Free parking (including charging station's onsite)
• Nursery Benefits
• Perkbox - Vouchers, discounts and wellbeing.

Desired Criteria

• A H&Squalification
• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Experience that supports maintenance of anaspect of buildings or premises
• Experience that is transferrable to the role
• Knowledge and understanding of relevantpolicies/codes of practice – health and safety
• Ability to use a range of tools andequipment, ensuring safe handling and storage
• Ability and willingness to work as part of ateam
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively at alllevels with internal and external personnel, contractors and suppliers
• Understanding of school roles andresponsibilities
• Willingness to participate in training anddevelopment
• Ability to carry out basic repairs, forexample, painting and decorating