LAKELANDS ACADEMY, Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EATel: 01691 622543 Email: admin@lak.318education.co.ukWe are hoping to recruit a successful candidate for the following position;Site Maintenance AssistantSalary: Grade 6 Point 8-11 £26,824 - £28,142 per annum, pro rataActual Salary: £21,742 – 22,821 per annumHours of Work: 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (6.50 hours per day)These will vary and include evening, early morning; weekend and bank holiday work as the service demands and is a requirement of this postAnnual Leave: 24 days (to increase to 29 days after 5 years' service)Contract Term: PermanentCommencement date: As soon as possibleKey roles and responsibilities:To support the delivery of a quality site service and maintenance for the whole academy site to provide a safe, clean, attractive and secure learning and working environment for pupils, staff and visitors. To support with the practical implementation of measures to ensure the Academy complies with legal requirements relating to buildings and to the health, safety, security and welfare of staff, pupils and visitors. To be flexible and able to work additional hours to assist in the staffing of lettings and events hosted by the Academy.The ideal candidate will have;A Health and Safety qualification including Manual Handling, working at height, COSHH, PAT and Fire Marshall training for willingness to undertakeA working knowledge of building and health and safety legislationProfessional experience or a relevant qualification relating to the building trade, utilities, plumbing or carpentry.Experience of working in a school or educational environmentthe ability to carry out physical and demanding workthe ability to be flexible, work shift patterns, additional and/or unsociable hours as required.The post holder will comply with safeguarding policies and procedure and be able to recognise safeguarding signs, report any disclosures & safeguarding concerns immediately to the DSL and monitor students' safety at all times.This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). It is a criminal offence to knowingly apply to work with children when disqualified. Applicants should be aware that, as part of our safer recruitment due diligence, we might undertake online searches.To apply for this position or for more information please contact Alison Skone or Hannah Young on 01691 622543. Please send your completed application form tofinance@lak.318education.co.ukor via post to the address above by the closing date. Please note that receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.Closing date – Midday, Monday 22nd June 2026Interviews to be held – week beginning 29th June 2026