Site Officer

Contract Personnel Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited is recruiting a Site Officer for a thriving primary school in Thetford. The role involves maintaining the school site, buildings and facilities to a safe and high standard, working with the wider school team to ensure a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will have experience in maintenance or site-based work, with a proactive approach to safety and IT systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or site-based role.
• A technical or vocational qualification is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence using IT systems and software.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance is desirable.
• Proactive and practical approach to maintaining a safe environment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking the site.
• Check the heating / water works on arrival.
• Gritting pathways in adverse weather.
• Sweeping leaves.
• General maintenance - changing light bulbs, fixing door handles, etc.
• Put bins out.
• Help unload deliveries and put in the stockroom.
• Update the computer system with site checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

IT literacy

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Technical or vocational qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Officer to join a thriving primary school in Thetford.

The school is committed to high standards, strong values and creating an environment where every child can feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

The Role

As Site Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring the school site, buildings and facilities are maintained to a safe and high standard. You will work closely with the wider school team, helping to ensure the site operates effectively and provides a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Unlocking the site
• Check the heating / water works on arrival
• Gritting pathways in adverse weather
• Sweeping leaves
• General maintenance - changing light bulbs, fixing door handles, etc
• Put bins out
• Help unload deliveries and put in the stockroom
• Update the computer system with site checks

Monday to Friday

7am to 3:25pm (1 hour lunch)

37 hours per week

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance or site-based role
• A relevant technical or vocational qualification is desirable
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confidence using IT systems and software
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance is desirable
• A proactive and practical approach to maintaining a safe and well-presented environment
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children