Site Officer | Comprehensive Secondary Academy | Slough

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Site Officer for a busy secondary academy in Slough. You will work with the Facilities Manager to secure the site, oversee maintenance, and support health and safety compliance to provide a safe learning environment for pupils and staff.

The role covers security, minor repairs, contractor coordination, cleaning supervision, and event setup for assemblies and examinations.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade or facilities maintenance qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds) desirable.
• Experience in caretaking/site management within education or public sector settings.
• Strong DIY and maintenance skills with knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Site Security & Access Control: manage campus opening/closing procedures and monitor security.
• Building Maintenance & Repairs: perform minor repairs and routine upkeep to keep facilities in good condition.
• Health & Safety Compliance: conduct checks including water hygiene, fire alarm testing and emergency lighting.
• Grounds & Cleaning Supervision: oversee cleaning ops and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Lettings & Event Setup: prepare spaces for assemblies, community lettings, and exams.

Skills

DIY & maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Proactive attitude

Physical fitness

Education

City & Guilds in DIY/Building Maintenance

IOSH Managing Safely

COSHH & manual handling certs

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Site Officer to ensure the security, maintenance, health and safety, and smooth daily operation of a busy secondary academy campus in Slough. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will carry out essential site inspections, routine repairs, contractor management, and caretaking duties to provide a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment for staff and pupils.

THE SCHOOL

Set on a modern, well-equipped campus featuring multi-story teaching blocks, specialist sports halls, science laboratories, and extensive outdoor playing fields, this vibrant secondary academy supports over 1,200 pupils aged 11-18. As an inclusive, community-focused school, it places high priority on creating a welcoming and clean physical environment. The premises team operates as a cohesive, hands-on unit dedicated to upholding high operational standards across all facilities, grounds, and building systems.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

Site Security & Access Control: Manage campus opening and locking procedures, operate intruder and fire alarm systems, and monitor site security to safeguard pupils, staff, and premises.

Building Maintenance & Repairs: Perform general DIY, minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and basic electrical repairs, ensuring building fixtures and fittings remain in good working order.

Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct routine health and safety checks, including water hygiene (legionella monitoring), fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and playground/equipment inspections.

Grounds & Cleaning Supervision: Oversee daily cleaning operations, assist with litter clearance, coordinate seasonal grounds maintenance, and handle waste disposal across the school grounds.

Lettings & Event Setup: Prepare assembly halls, sports facilities, and meeting rooms for daily school activities, evening community lettings, parent evenings, and examination periods.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: Relevant trade or facilities maintenance qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds in DIY/Building Maintenance, IOSH Managing Safely, or basic COSHH and manual handling certifications) are highly desirable.

Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site management, facilities support, or handyperson roles, ideally within an educational, public sector, or commercial setting.

Skills: Strong practical DIY and maintenance skills, clear knowledge of health and safety regulations, good physical fitness for active daily tasks, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

Local Area & Community: Located in the bustling Berkshire town of Slough, the school serves a culturally rich, ambitious, and diverse local community. Positioned along the Thames Valley corridor, Slough balances a strong commercial economy home to major international business parks with historic landmarks nearby such as Windsor Castle and extensive green spaces like Blackpark Country Park and Upton Court Park.

Transport & Commuting: Slough offers outstanding transport connectivity across Berkshire, London, and the South East. Situated adjacent to the M4 motorway (Junctions 5 and 6) and the M25 corridor, road travel is highly convenient. Public transit links are exceptional, featuring extensive local bus services and Slough Railway Station on the Elizabeth Line, providing direct, high-frequency rail connections into central London, Reading, and Heathrow Airport.

Site Officer | Comprehensive Secondary Academy | Slough Slough, England, United Kingdom