We are seeking a reliable and proactive Casual Site Welfare and Cleaning Officer to support the smooth operation of the school estate. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This is a varied hands-on role involving cleaning duties, minor maintenance and repairs, portering support, event set‑up, and assisting with health and safety compliance across the school site.
Key Responsibilities
Cleaning & Site Maintenance
* Collect and dispose of waste appropriately.
* Clean toilets, staff areas, and communal spaces.
* Refill cleaning and hygiene consumables as required.
* Remove graffiti and carry out litter‑picking duties.
* Ensure external pathways and hard surface areas are kept clean, safe, and weed‑free.
* Grit and salt pathways during adverse winter weather conditions.
Repairs & Improvements
* Undertake minor repairs and maintenance, including:
o basic plumbing repairs
o changing light bulbs
o unblocking drains
* Carry out minor decoration work as agreed with the Site and Facilities Manager.
* Support minor improvement projects such as installing shelves, notice boards, and bookcases.
Event & Portering Support
* Organise equipment and supplies for school activities and events.
* Set up and clear down school events as required.
* Provide portering duties, including furniture moving and internal mail distribution.
* Take contractors around the school and ensure that they have signed in correctly in reception.
Health & Safety
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the school.
* Conduct classroom and site cleanliness audits.
* Assist with risk assessments and compliance checks.
* Promote and maintain health and safety standards for staff, students, and visitors.
* Respond promptly to maintenance tickets and follow all school policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and hygiene procedures.
* Previous cleaning experience within a school or professional environment.
* Professional, customer‑focused approach.
Desirable
* First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
* Experience in basic maintenance or caretaking duties.
* Full clean driving licence.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be dependable, practical, and self‑motivated, with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail. You will take pride in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment and be willing to support a wide range of operational tasks across the school site.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
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