Site Services Officer

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated site caretaker for Woodfield School, Coventry. The role covers janitorial, maintenance and monitoring duties to keep the site safe, clean and welcoming for pupils and community activities.

The post may move between Woodfield School sites before November 2026 relocation to Broad Lane. Applicants must undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding pre-employment clearances, with two satisfactory references required.

Qualifications

• Duties include cleaning, upkeep and safety monitoring of the school site.
• Experience in facilities or maintenance is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and school environment standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out janitorial, maintenance and monitoring duties at Woodfield School.
• Ensure the site is safe, well-maintained and attractive for educational and community activities.
• Support relocation or deployment to other Woodfield sites as needed.
• Work 37 hours per week, all year round, with the potential for additional duties as required.

Skills

Janitorial duties

Maintenance

Site monitoring

Job description

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Under the day to day supervision and direction of the Site Manager carrying out duties at Woodfield School, including janitorial, maintenance and monitoring duties and to ensure that the site is safe, well-maintained, attractive and a suitable environment for the educational and community activities taking place at the School. Prior to the move to our new site this post will initially be based at either our Stoneleigh Road or Hawthorn Lane Site however from time-to-time support may be require at other Woodfield School sites. We will be relocating to a new site on Broad Lane in November 2026.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

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, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

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.

• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173360/13331
• Contract Type Full Time Permanent
• Working Hours 37 hours per week ( All Year Round )
• Closing Date 11 October, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Woodfield School, Hawthorn Lane, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)