Site Maintenance Officer

Extend Learning Academies Network, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8BH

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 - £27,274

Site Maintenance Officer job summary

Join ELAN's estates team and make a difference every day

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is looking for a dedicated and proactive Site Maintenance Operative (School Caretaker) to join our Central Estates Team, supporting a number of schools across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area.

Salary: £23,110.89 - £25,423.12 (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round

Contract: Permanent

Interview Date: 2 October 2026

This varied and rewarding role is perfect for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, maintenance operative, premises officer, handyman, or property maintenance professional who takes pride in creating safe, secure and welcoming environments.

Working across our school sites, you will play a vital role in ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities remain compliant, well-maintained and operational for pupils, staff and visitors.

All schools are located within a short travelling distance of each other. Access to your own vehicle is essential, and business mileage expenses are reimbursed.

As a Site Maintenance Operative, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Undertaking general building maintenance tasks
• Painting, decorating and basic refurbishment work
• Basic plumbing, carpentry and minor repairs
• Conducting health and safety compliance checks
• Supporting fire safety, legionella monitoring and asbestos awareness procedures
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation
• Assisting with site security, including opening and locking school buildings
• Responding to site emergencies and alarm call-outs where required
• Supporting cleaning contractors and monitoring cleanliness standards
• Moving furniture, equipment and undertaking porterage duties
• Maintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor learning environments
• Contributing to small maintenance and improvement projects across ELAN schools

Essential Requirements

• Experience in building, property or facilities maintenance
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence and access to your own transport

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Trade qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a school, academy, educational setting, or multi-site facilities environment
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements within premises management

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Reliable, self-motivated and adaptable
• A strong problem-solver with a practical mindset
• Committed to maintaining high standards
• Comfortable working at height and responding to urgent maintenance issues
• Able to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively

Why Join ELAN?

At ELAN, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return, we offer:

• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions above the national average.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Five paid carer's days.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Varied work across multiple local school sites.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning environment of thousands of pupils

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today and help maintain safe, secure and inspiring learning environments for our school communities across Weston-super-Mare.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Extend Learning Academies Network

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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