Site Services Officer/Caretaker/General Maintenance

inploi; Trafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Trafford is seeking a Site Services Officer/Caretaker to maintain and secure school facilities. The successful candidate will work a flexible schedule focused on ensuring safety and cleanliness. Ideal for individuals with practical skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive work environment focused on collective responsibility for safeguarding children.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 after 5 years

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking and security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school premises and facilities.
• Ensure the safety, security, and cleanliness of the environment.

Skills

Practical, hands-on problem-solving

Basic DIY/painting tasks

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Urban Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 8HT

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.bthcc.org.uk/job-vacancies/

SITE SERVICES OFFICER/CARETAKER/GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Required as soon as possible

Band 3: £25,989 to £28,142 (SCP 6 to 11)

Full time / all year working hours: 36.25 per week (7.25 hours per day)

Normal working pattern during term time on a two‑week rota:

• Week 1: 6.00 am to 2.00 pm
• Week 2: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm

Working pattern during school holidays: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm

(Flexibility is required, based on contractor needs)

We are looking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic Site Services Officer/Caretaker to join our team to support and maintain the school premises and to ensure our school facilities are safe, secure, clean and well maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will be part of the site team and will have key holding responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks

• Maintain the school premises and all facilities.
• Ensure safety, security, cleanliness and overall well‑maintained condition of the school environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the school’s needs.
• Practical, hands‑on problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to undertake basic DIY/painting tasks; ideally experience of caretaking and security.
• Capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years; plus Bank Holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.

Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Catherine McGlone, HR Administrator, either by e‑mail to [e-mail] or by phone: [phone].

We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online/social media checks may be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment clearances, for the successful applicant.

To Apply

• Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail].
• All applications must be made using the CES application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Friday 9 January 2026 at 9.00 am.

Please note: should a suitable number of applications be received prior to the closing date, we may bring the date forward.

Supporting Documents

JD – Site Services Officer-Caretaker-General Maintenance Oct 2024.doc