Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery

Site Maintenance Officer

37 hours per week- Monday to Thursday 7:00am-12:00pm and 3:30pm-6:00pm and Fridays 7:00am-11:30am and 3:30pm-6:00pm)

52 weeks per year with 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) holiday to be taken in the school holidays.

Grade 5 £24,294.00-£25,979.00

Permanent subject to a 24 week probation period

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to appoint a hardworking and enthusiastic Site Maintenance Officer to join our team to ensure that a clean and safe environment is maintained in our school.

The successful applicant must be able to maintain the school building and its grounds to a high standard and be able to work to their own initiative. An understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities and general buildings improvement and maintenance is desirable.

Duties include:

Maintaining the security of the premises and its contents, including being a registered key holder; Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance work and porterage duties; Ensuring that the lighting and heating systems are in good working condition; Ensuring the school is kept clean through close working with the site team; Purchasing site-related maintenance materials (own vehicle will be required to transport); Working with the Site Manager/Health and Safety Manager to support with the arrangements for project developments, general repair and maintenance; Responding to out of hours emergency call-outs as necessary in order to provide effective security arrangements.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.

The successful applicant must: -

be conscientious and trustworthy; demonstrate outstanding attention to details; have the ability to work independently, but also as part of a team; have the ability to act on their own initiative;  ideally have relevant experience in working in a facilities maintenance role; have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos; demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

In return we can offer:

A very supportive, caring team; A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do; Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance; Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services); Eye care vouchers; Discounted gym membership; Free annual flu jab.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For more information including an application form, person specification and job description please go to – https://www.haslington.cheshire.sch.uk/school-office/staff-vacancies/

Applications to be sent to: hr@haslington.cheshire.sch.uk

Applications close on Friday 4th October at 5:00pm