Site Officer

Thornleigh Salesian College; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton is seeking a Site Officer to join our Premises Department. The role covers key holder duties, general maintenance, classroom setups and receiving deliveries to support both campuses.

You will conduct regular checks on facilities and grounds to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment in line with school standards. Experience is helpful but not required; strong teamwork and practical skills are valued.

Qualifications

• DIY skills that can be applied and developed.
• Experience of working in a team and preferably within a premises/facilities department.
• Awareness of Building, Fire Safety, Disability, Asbestos and H&S legislation or willingness to undertake training.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Experience of working to deadlines, prioritising time to ensure excellent service.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and incidents.

Responsibilities

• Undertake key holder duties, general maintenance duties, classroom setups and deliveries of equipment/materials.
• Carry out periodic checks on all school accommodation and grounds to ensure facilities are safe and sound.
• Support the premises department and collaborate with staff to provide an excellent facilities service.

Skills

DIY skills

Teamwork

Building safety

Disability compliance

Time management

Emergency response

Job description

Site Officer
Grade C SCP 5 (£26,427 - £26,847)
Full Time, Full Year
Permanent
Required as soon as possible

Thornleigh Salesian College are looking to appoint a Site Officer to join our Premises Department in delivering an exceptional service across our school campuses.

The Role

As a Site Officer, you will undertake key holder duties, general maintenance duties, classroom setups and receiving deliveries of equipment/materials. In addition, as part of the school’s scheduled programme of routine checks, you will be responsible for undertaking regular periodic checks on all school accommodation and grounds, including toilets and other communal areas, ensuring that all facilities are in a sound and safe operating condition in line with school standards.
The Person

The Site Officer will work alongside a wide range of people, at all levels, and will therefore possess excellent customer relations and communication skills. Experience in a similar environment is desired but not essential, transferable skills are the most important quality.

You will have:

• DIY skills which can be adapted and developed
• Experience of working in a team and preferably within a premises/facilities department
• Awareness of Building, Fire Safety, Disability, Asbestos and H&S legislation or a willingness to undertake training
• A Full UK driving licence (desirable)
• Experience of working to deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively to ensure an excellent service is delivered
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and incidents

We can offer you

• The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department.
• Excellent professional development opportunities in a large successful school.
• A supportive and generous wellbeing offer including:
• Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all.
• Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week
• Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups
• A new starter induction programme and coffee morning
• Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support group
  

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:-

• Unlimited Counselling
• Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support
• GP Phone Consultations
• Menopause Support
• Physiotherapy and much more

Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 24th September 2026
Interview date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Job Vacancy Pack