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 at
www.tcat.education/vacancies
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:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

 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.

Nutrient	Portion	Per 100g
Carbohydrate	24.96 g	10.19 g
Energy	270.96 kcal	110.60 kcal
Fat	10.66 g	4.35 g
Fibre	1.69 g	0.69 g
Protein	18.75 g	7.65g
Salt	0.64 g	0.26 g
Saturated Fat	5.85 g	2.39 g
Sugar	4.13 g	1.68 g