Site Maintenance Officer

Site Maintenance Officer – Required ASAP Barnstaple – Yeo Valley Primary School We are seeking to appoint a reliable, practical and proactive Site Maintenance Officer to oversee the upkeep, maintenance and security of Yeo Valley Primary School. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring our school environment remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors. Your Role As Site Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the school site is presented to a high standard and operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Duties will include: Opening and securing the school site each day Carrying out routine site inspections and basic maintenance tasks Undertaking general repairs and minor improvement works around the school Maintaining the school grounds, including grass cutting and other seasonal duties Taking and recording meter readings Shovelling snow and gritting paths and car parks where required Supporting contractors and visitors working on site where required Ensuring the school premises remain clean, safe and compliant with health and safety requirements. What You'll Bring We are looking for someone who: Has a positive, team-oriented attitude and enjoys working as part of a wider school community Has good communication and interpersonal skills Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and attention to detail Is self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently using their own initiative Has practical maintenance, DIY or caretaking skills Can effectively prioritise tasks and respond to issues as they arise Is flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of a busy school environment What We Offer Actual annual salary of £8,757, based on an FTE of £25,834 Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am to 10am, 38 weeks per year (term time only) Local Government Pension Scheme Health and cycle-to-work schemes Subsidised meals from in-house chefs Ongoing training and development opportunities Apply Today Closing date – 1st November 2026 Interview dates: TBC A job description and an application form can be obtained online Use our online form to apply This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.