Site Officer

Alder Brook; Worsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Brook is seeking a proactive Site Officer to join our SEND school and PRU. You will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors while ensuring the site is well kept, secure and fit for purpose to support learning and development.

Key duties include securing buildings and grounds, carrying out routine maintenance, managing contractors, enforcing health and safety standards, keeping the site clean and presentable, helping set up rooms for events, and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and site management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Organised and reliable.
• Good relationships with staff, contractors and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and site inspections.
• Manage contractors and oversee site-related works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of the school site.
• Support the school with setting up rooms and facilities for events and activities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Site management

Health and safety

Independent worker

Job description

We are looking for a Site Officer to join our vibrant team at our SEND school and Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, reliable and proactive individual to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring that our school site and facilities are well maintained, secure and fit for purpose, helping to support the learning and development of our young people.

About Us

Alder Brook is part of the LINK Education Trust. The LINK Education Trust is an inclusive partnership of mainstream and special schools in Salford, where all pupils enjoy learning. Within our Trust community, we work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all.

Working at Alder Brook means becoming part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and those accessing alternative provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and site inspections.
• Manage contractors and oversee site-related works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety and appearance of the school site.
• Support the school with setting up rooms and facilities for events and activities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies as required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has practical maintenance and site management experience.
• Is able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work.
• Can build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, contractors and visitors.
• Is committed to supporting the ethos and values of the school and Trust.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Membership of a collaborative and forward-thinking Trust.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role.

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