Site Services Officer / Caretaker / General Maintenance

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Trafford is seeking a Site Services Officer to support and maintain school premises. Responsibilities include ensuring facilities are safe and clean, along with key holding duties. The successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility in working hours with a hands-on approach to problem solving. Benefits include 26 days annual leave increasing to 31 days, and a generous pension scheme. This position requires adherence to safeguarding policies.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Reliability and enthusiasm essential for joining the team.
• Experience in caretaking and security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain school premises.
• Ensure school facilities are safe, secure, and clean.
• Key holding responsibilities as part of the site team.

Skills

Flexible approach to working hours

Practical problem solving

DIY / painting tasks

Teamwork and independence

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 and 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.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure the needs of the school are met
• have a practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving
• can undertake basic DIY / painting tasks, and ideally have experience of caretaking and security
• can work as part of a team as well as independently

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]

The job description and application forms are available on the school’s website: https : / / www.bthcc.org.uk / vacancies

To Apply: Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail]. All applications must be made using the CES application form. CV’s will not be accepted.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

Deadline for applications is - 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.