Vacancy for Site Officer
Salary: Meridian Trust Support Grade 6, Points 7-12 £13829 - £14978
Hours of work: 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individual? We have a great opportunity for a Site Officer to join a supportive, friendly team at Oakley Primary Academy!
You would ensure the security and care of the school buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment. Alongside, maintaining a safe physical environment with particular emphasis on the day-to-day management of the site. This is a hands-on role; a trade skill and knowledge of general cleaning, and maintenance operations and Health & Safety would be an advantage.
The Opportunity
- To take pride in ensuring that the premises are in an acceptable state of tidiness and repair providing a safe and secure learning environment
- To be a focal point for the teams in respect of health and safety. For example, ensuring all risk assessments, workplace inspections and other checks are completed in a timely and competent fashion.
- Managing external contractors, ensuring they work safely and in compliance with our safeguarding policies.
- Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through our maintenance and compliance management software tool, Iamcompliant.
- Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to operate the buildings effectively and efficiently.
- Carry out maintenance and repairs to the building, furniture, and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson.
- Respond to Iamcompliant Helpdesk requests from building occupiers in good time.
The ideal candidate
- Highly motivated, calm, and professional.
- Has experience of customer service.
- Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships.
- Is flexible, with high professional standards.
- Can use initiative, and work as part of a team.
- Confident using IT equipment, especially computers.
- Has a good understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles.
- Experienced in managing external contractors.
About Oakley Primary Academy -
Oakley Primary Academy, a proud member of Meridian Trust. Our ethos is that every child should have the opportunity to Strive, Achieve and Flourish, and with our value-based education philosophy, our three key principles we stand by are: “Be Ready, Be Responsible, Be Respectful.” We are delighted to be part of Meridian Trust, and our school is underpinned and supported by the ethos and values of the Trust.
The core of this philosophy is:
- Achievement for all
- Valuing People
- A high-quality learning environment
- The pursuit of excellence
- Extending the boundaries of learning
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
Closing date for applications is: 25th July 2025
Interview date: 30th July 2025
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13,829.00-£14,978.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 per week
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person