Site Maintenance Officer

• AAAD5007_-_Site_Manager_Grade_5

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Employer: St Chad’s C of E Primary School

Salary: Grade 5, Actual Salary of £13669 FTE £25989 Hourly rate £13.47

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027

Working Pattern: Term Time plus 5 weeks (Inset days plus 1 week at Easter break, 1 week at summer half term and 3 weeks during summer holiday break)

Hours: 20 hours per week – split shift 7am -9am & 4pm -6pm each day (There may be some flexibility to these hours which can be discussed for the right candidate)

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 24th August 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 26th August 2026

St Chad’s is a growing thriving family, working together to provide a fantastic school for our community. We are located in Winsford and are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils. Following the retirement of a long-standing member of our team the governors and staff are seeking to appoint an experienced, proactive, highly motivated Maintenance Officer to become a key part of our vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
• Have good DIY and practical maintenance skills.
• Be organised and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand the importance of Health and Safety.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Main responsibilities

• Keyholder and opening and closing the school each day
• Checking the school site daily and keeping a maintenance log for the premises, furniture, fixtures and fittings, with priority tasks (e.g. repairs) completed
• Regularly test fire alarms and be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carry out evacuation drills as required.
• Ensure stringent health and safety provision.
• Responsible for the completion of risk assessments linked to security and premises use
• Participate in and prepare for the annual Health and Safety audit alongside the School Business Manager
• Aim to preserve energy and effectively manage waste
• Manage a preventative planned maintenance programme including routine inspections of the designated building, fixtures, fittings, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
• Undertake minor/simple repairs as required e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing etc.
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work ensuring it is carried out punctually and to the required standard.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the premises, liaising with the cleaning team. This includes ensuring there are checklists in place for cleaning and holiday cleans take place.
• Responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required.
• Undertake training for the role as required

We can offer you:

• A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.
• Up to date training.
• Supportive and friendly parents.
• An experienced and passionate leadership team.
• A positive and encouraging environment.
• Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.
• Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.

Please complete the online application form as fully as possible, ensuring that any gaps in employment history are clearly explained. 

For more information about the school, please visit our website https://www.stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk/ and see our Facebook page.

St Chad’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedure. Appointment is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which will include References (which will be taken up prior to interview), Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration with regard to the Disqualification by Association Regulations.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Mrs H Young, School Business Manager, at [email removed].