Maintenance Officer

Key duties include being a key-holder, completing and updating

reports, checking fire alarm points, monitoring water temperatures, checking

equipment, snow clearance and gritting in bad weather, general maintenance jobs

around the school and other duties as required.

The successful applicant will also be expected to carry out, to

a high standard, simple plumbing repairs and basic joinery, repair of some

equipment, decorating and some grounds maintenance. Experience in a similar

role would be advantageous.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be

arranged by emailing bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk

Hours and working weeks are negotiable

but will include securing the school at 6pm

Key responsibilities:

Maintain the school building and its

grounds to a high standard and be able to organise tasks, prioritising the most

important first Health & Safety Manage records, information, and data, via the Trust compliance system

(SmartLog) General buildings improvement and

maintenance Liaising closely with contractors Ensuring security, hygiene,

maintenance and repairs within the buildings and school grounds are in good

working order.

What

we are looking for:

Someone that has

experience in premises, estates or facilities Is organised, and

able to manage a varied workload A highly motivated

individual that is proactive, reliable and able to prioritise tasks and work

with autonomy Takes pride in upholding

high standards across the school environment Communicates well

and works collaboratively with staff and external partners Brings practical

skills and/or relevant qualifications (e.g. health & safety, trade skills) Have good IT skills Highly committed to safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children, holding the strong expectation that all

staff share this commitment too.

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy

Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for

professional development.

The school and the Trust are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates, reference checks and online searches

will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject

to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and

safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of

disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).