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 01727 236255 or email Samantha.Neziri@twrecruitment.com