CORE PURPOSE

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Site Officer to ensure the security, maintenance, health and safety, and smooth daily operation of a busy secondary academy campus in Slough. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will carry out essential site inspections, routine repairs, contractor management, and caretaking duties to provide a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment for staff and pupils.

THE SCHOOL

Set on a modern, well-equipped campus featuring multi-story teaching blocks, specialist sports halls, science laboratories, and extensive outdoor playing fields, this vibrant secondary academy supports over 1,200 pupils aged 11–18. As an inclusive, community-focused school, it places high priority on creating a welcoming and clean physical environment. The premises team operates as a cohesive, hands-on unit dedicated to upholding high operational standards across all facilities, grounds, and building systems.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Site Security & Access Control: Manage campus opening and locking procedures, operate intruder and fire alarm systems, and monitor site security to safeguard pupils, staff, and premises.

• Building Maintenance & Repairs: Perform general DIY, minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and basic electrical repairs, ensuring building fixtures and fittings remain in good working order.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct routine health and safety checks, including water hygiene (legionella monitoring), fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and playground/equipment inspections.

• Grounds & Cleaning Supervision: Oversee daily cleaning operations, assist with litter clearance, coordinate seasonal grounds maintenance, and handle waste disposal across the school grounds.

• Lettings & Event Setup: Prepare assembly halls, sports facilities, and meeting rooms for daily school activities, evening community lettings, parent evenings, and examination periods.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: Relevant trade or facilities maintenance qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds in DIY/Building Maintenance, IOSH Managing Safely, or basic COSHH and manual handling certifications) are highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven experience in caretaking, site management, facilities support, or handyperson roles, ideally within an educational, public sector, or commercial setting.

• Skills: Strong practical DIY and maintenance skills, clear knowledge of health and safety regulations, good physical fitness for active daily tasks, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Located in the bustling Berkshire town of Slough, the school serves a culturally rich, ambitious, and diverse local community. Positioned along the Thames Valley corridor, Slough balances a strong commercial economy—home to major international business parks—with historic landmarks nearby such as Windsor Castle and extensive green spaces like Blackpark Country Park and Upton Court Park.

• Transport & Commuting: Slough offers outstanding transport connectivity across Berkshire, London, and the South East. Situated adjacent to the M4 motorway (Junctions 5 and 6) and the M25 corridor, road travel is highly convenient. Public transit links are exceptional, featuring extensive local bus services and Slough Railway Station on the Elizabeth Line, providing direct, high-frequency rail connections into central London, Reading, and Heathrow Airport.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.