Site Officer (Caretaker)

Vacancy for Site Officer (Caretaker) Salary: Meridian Trust Support Grade 6, Points 7-12 Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individual? We have a great opportunity for a Site Officer (Caretaker) to join a supportive, friendly team at Sawtry Village Academy . You would ensure the security and care of the school buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment. Alongside, maintaining a safe physical environment with particular emphasis on the day-to-day management of the site. This is a hands-on role; a trade skill and knowledge of general cleaning, and maintenance operations and Health & Safety would be an advantage. The Opportunity To take pride in ensuring that the premises are in an acceptable state of tidiness and repair providing a safe and secure learning environment To be a focal point for the teams in respect of health and safety. For example, ensuring all risk assessments, workplace inspections and other checks are completed in a timely and competent fashion. Managing external contractors, ensuring they work safely and in compliance with our safeguarding policies. Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through our maintenance and compliance management software tool, Iamcompliant. Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to operate the buildings effectively and efficiently. Carry out maintenance and repairs to the building, furniture, and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson. Respond to Iamcompliant Helpdesk requests from building occupiers in good time. The ideal candidate Highly motivated, calm, and professional. Has experience of customer service. Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships. Is flexible, with high professional standards. Can use initiative, and work as part of a team. Confident using IT equipment, especially computers. Has a good understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles. Experienced in managing external contractors. About Sawtry Village Academy - Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people that attend the school in the heart of the community. The school values are embedded in the everyday life at Sawtry Village Academy, where all staff promote and live by striving, valuing and adventuring to deliver high quality education to become an even better school. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14. About Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northa