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Site Officer / School Caretaker / Premises Officer

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Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £110 Daily
Contract/Project
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)

Reference: 225276762

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CV-Library

Site Officer / School Caretaker / Premises Officer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £110 Daily
Contract/Project
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)
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Reference: 225276762

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