Site Maintenance Officer

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Monks Coppenhall Academy

Site Maintenance Officer

Grade 5 (£27,274 per annum FTE- actual salary- £18,920.70)

25 hours per week (7:00am-12:00pm Monday to Friday)

Temporary for 6 months

Monks Coppenhall Academy and Nursery are looking to appoint a dedicated, reliable and highly motivated Site Maintenance Officer to join their busy and hard-working site team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the buildings and grounds of the school. 

We are looking for a site maintenance officer who:

• Is conscientious and trustworthy; 

• Has the ability to work independently but also as part of a team; 

• Has the ability to act on their own initiative;  

• Has a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos; 

• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times; 

• Has knowledge of Health, Safety & Welfare requirements.

The duties will include:

• Ensuring that buildings and the site are secure and take remedial action if required;

• Being a registered key holder including opening the site at the beginning of the day;

• Operating and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security;

• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site;

• Arranging emergency repairs as required;

• Arranging regular maintenance and safety checks;

• Overseeing onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales;

• Undertaking general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school;

• Performing duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately;

• Undertaking regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules;

• Carrying out Academy banking as required;

• Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures;

• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

You would also be required to take annual holiday entitlement during school holidays.

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;  

• Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance; 

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services); 

• Discounted gym membership; 

• Free annual flu jab. 

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. 

How to Apply

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

Applications to be sent to: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk

Applications close on: 25th September 2025 at 5pm