Chool Caretaker, East of England

Site Officer / School Caretaker / Premises Officer

Location- Cambridgeshire
37.5 hours per week | Full-time | 52 weeks per year
Flexible shift patterns available

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Site Officer, School Caretaker, Premises Officer, or Facilities Assistant on behalf of a primary school in Cambridgeshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, hands-on, and proactive individual with experience in site management, school premises maintenance, facilities management, or building maintenance to join a supportive school environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring the security, cleanliness, maintenance, and Health & Safety compliance of a busy school site, supporting a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• School site security, premises management, and building maintenance
• General repairs, basic DIY, and handyperson duties
• Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and site inspections
• Contractor management and supervision of external services
• Use of facilities management / helpdesk systems (e.g. IamCompliant or similar)
• Supporting building operations, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and maintenance tasks
• Ensuring school grounds, classrooms, and facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained
• Use of Building Management Systems (BMS) where required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Site Officer, School Caretaker, Premises Officer, Facilities Assistant, or Maintenance Operative
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and procedures
• Background in building maintenance, facilities management, or site supervision
• Experience managing external contractors and service providers
• Good practical DIY skills (basic plumbing, electrical awareness, general repairs)
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• IT literate - able to use online maintenance systems and reporting tools

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working in a school, academy, college, or public sector environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding in educational settings
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Use of BMS or facilities management software systems

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay (Grade 6, Points 7-12)
• Full-time, stable, year-round employment
• Flexible working patterns available
• Opportunity to work in a supportive education environment
• Long-term career stability in facilities / school site management

Apply Today

To apply or find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)