Site Maintenance Officer

Extend Learning Academies Network; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five paid carer’s days

Generous local government pension

Job summary

Extend Learning Academies Network is seeking an experienced caretaker/facilities professional to maintain and improve school buildings, grounds and safety across ELAN sites. You will carry out planned and reactive tasks, support security and emergency responses, and contribute to small improvement projects.

Excellent organisational and communication skills are required, with a full driving licence and access to transport. Experience in education settings is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, property or facilities maintenance.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Undertaking general building maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor learning environments.
• Assisting with site security and alarms.
• Responding to site emergencies and alarm call-outs where required.
• Moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Contributing to small maintenance and improvement projects across ELAN schools.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Communication

Independent worker

Team player

Driving licence

Multi-site facilities

Education

City & Guilds

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This varied and rewarding role is perfect for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, maintenance operative, premises officer, handyman, or property maintenance professional who takes pride in creating safe, secure and welcoming environments. Working across our school sites, you will play a vital role in ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities remain compliant, well‑maintained and operational for pupils, staff and visitors. All schools are located within a short travelling distance of each other. Access to your own vehicle is essential, and business mileage expenses are reimbursed.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Undertaking general building maintenance tasks
• Painting, decorating and basic refurbishment work
• Basic plumbing, carpentry and minor repairs
• Conducting health and safety compliance checks
• Supporting fire safety, legionella monitoring and asbestos awareness procedures
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation
• Assisting with site security, including opening and locking school buildings
• Responding to site emergencies and alarm call‑outs where required
• Supporting cleaning contractors and monitoring cleanliness standards
• Moving furniture, equipment and undertaking porterage duties
• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor learning environments
• Contributing to small maintenance and improvement projects across ELAN schools
• Experience in building, property or facilities maintenance
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport, Trade qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a school, academy, educational setting, or multi‑site facilities environment
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within premises management
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Reliable, self‑motivated and adaptable
• A strong problem‑solver with a practical mindset
• Committed to maintaining high standards
• Comfortable working at height and responding to urgent maintenance issues
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively
• At ELAN, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return, we offer:
• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions above the national average.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Five paid carer's days.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Varied work across multiple local school sites.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning environment of thousands of pupils
• This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.