Site Service Officer -John Shelton Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Site Services Officer to maintain a welcoming and safe environment. The role involves carrying out security checks, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong practical skill set and previous experience in a similar role. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar site maintenance or caretaking role, preferably within an educational setting.
• A proactive and reliable attitude with a commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock the school, performing security checks on the building.
• Support the maintenance of the school's property and grounds.
• Monitor site stock and order necessary supplies.

Skills

Experience in site maintenance or caretaking

Strong practical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable attitude

Job description

Overview

The Governors of John Shelton Primary School are seeking to appoint a Site Services Officer as soon as possible. We are looking to add to our team an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person who would like to provide a key role in maintaining our school site, to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community. The children are the heart of our school and we are seeking someone with the same outlook and ethos as the John Shelton School team.

Duties

• Lock and unlock the school, performing regular security checks on the building
• Carry out and record basic checks, helping to maintain Health and Safety records
• Support the maintenance of the school\'s property and grounds, including liaising with contractors
• Monitor site stock and order necessary supplies
• Demonstrate experience in DIY and the ability to competently carry out minor repairs, general maintenance, and decorating
• Willingness to attend training courses including Health and Safety

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar site maintenance or caretaking role, preferably within an educational setting
• Strong practical skills and a willingness to attend relevant training courses, including Health and Safety
• A proactive and reliable attitude, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders
• A flexible and adaptable attitude, willing to take on a variety of tasks as required

Closing date: 24/09/25

Interview date: 30/09/25

Our 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Attached documents

• JD - Site Services Officer March 2025.pdf
• Application Form SSO.pdf