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The Raise Academy – Site Maintenance Officer (30 hours per week)

Location: Halton (Widnes)

Salary: £27,519 - £30,353 pro rata (actual salary starting from £22313.00)

Closing date: 13.11.2026

Start Date: 4th January 2027.

The Raise Academy specialises in social, emotional and mental-health and supporting pupils aged 11-16. With recent changes to the school structure and our continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an additional Site Maintenance Officer to our team. The Site Maintenance Officer with the support of the Caretaker and Regional Estates Manager will be responsible for ensuring the school site remains safe, secure, well maintained and compliant, supporting the specific needs of an SEMH environment. Working pattern is Monday - Friday 1pm-6pm.

Key Priorities;

Lock and unlock the school buildings, ensuring the premises remain safe and secure at all times.

Monitor the school premises for hazards, carrying out repairs, making areas safe and reporting concerns promptly.

Undertake planned, preventative and day-to-day maintenance and repairs, including fixtures, fittings, decorating and general site upkeep.

Complete statutory health and safety checks and risk assessments, ensuring all required actions are completed within appropriate timescales.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records, using relevant software systems to record checks, servicing, maintenance and statutory requirements.

Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained safely and effectively, including arranging servicing and supporting maintenance programmes.

Supervise contractors and works on site, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures.

Maintain the school grounds and external areas, including footpaths, car parks, litter collection, salting and general grounds maintenance.

Respond appropriately to emergencies and site issues

Uphold safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities, following school policies, reporting concerns promptly and completing all required training.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via following link.

Vacancies – The Raise Academy

The YES Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS to confirm their suitability to work with children.