Site Maintenance & Safety Officer

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

38 Days Holiday

Excellent Training & Career Devt

37-Hour Week

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Site Maintenance & Safety Officer for a busy college campus in High Wycombe. The role covers day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth operations across the estate, with collaboration with Reception and Estates teams to keep the campus safe and welcoming.

The ideal candidate will have caretaking or facilities experience, strong DIY skills, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, estates or building maintenance.
• Strong practical DIY skills and general maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• SIA Licence or willingness to obtain one.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance across the campus.
• Complete general DIY repairs including painting, basic plumbing, carpentry and maintenance tasks.
• Undertake routine health & safety and compliance checks.
• Monitor site security, CCTV and access control.
• Support reception duties, deliveries and room set-ups.
• Carry out building lock-up and unlock procedures.
• Participate in an on-call rota, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Work across college campuses when required.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities maintenance

Customer service

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Access control

Job description

Site Maintenance & Safety Officer

High Wycombe

27,345 + Local Government Pension + 38 Days Holiday + Excellent Training & Career Development + 37-Hour Week

Are you an experienced Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative or Site Officer looking for a varied role with excellent job security and work-life balance?

Do you want to join a leading Further Education college where you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment while enjoying long-term career development and an outstanding benefits package?

This well-established college has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality education while providing a safe and supportive environment for both students and staff. Investing heavily in its facilities and employees, the college offers ongoing training, genuine career progression and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit Estates team.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth operation of the college campus. You'll carry out general building maintenance, complete planned and reactive repairs, undertake site safety and compliance checks, support room set-ups, assist with deliveries and help ensure the campus remains safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. You'll also work closely with the Reception and Estates teams, supporting site security, monitoring CCTV, carrying out building lock-up and unlock procedures, and responding to out-of-hours call-outs on a rota basis.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within caretaking, facilities, estates or general building maintenance. You'll have excellent practical DIY skills, a strong customer-focused approach and enjoy working as part of a team. An SIA Licence is desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected college offering excellent long-term stability, outstanding benefits and the chance to make a real difference within a busy educational environment.

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance across the campus
• Complete general DIY repairs including painting, basic plumbing, carpentry and maintenance tasks
• Undertake routine health & safety and compliance checks
• Monitor site security, CCTV and access control
• Support reception duties, deliveries and room set-ups
• Carry out building lock-up and unlock procedures
• Participate in an on-call rota, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Work across college campuses when required
• Full-time, 37-hour week

The Person

• Experience within caretaking, facilities, estates or building maintenance
• Strong practical DIY skills with knowledge of general maintenance
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• SIA Licence or willingness to obtain one
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Happy to work a rotating shift pattern, including occasional evenings and weekends

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.