Site Services Officer​/Caretaker​/General Maintenance

Site Services Officer/Caretaker/General Maintenance

Location: BLESSED THOMAS HOLFORD CATHOLIC COLLEGE, Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT

Salary: Band 3: £25,989 to £28,142 (SCP 6 to 11)

Working hours: Full time / all year 36.25 hours per week (7.25 hours per day)

Normal working pattern during term time on a two‑week rota: Week 1: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm and Week 2: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Working pattern during school holidays: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Key responsibilities: The successful candidate will be part of the site team, holding key positions. The role is to support and maintain the school premises, ensuring facilities are safe, secure, clean and well maintained at all times.

• flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the school
• practical, hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• basic DIY/painting experience and ideally prior caretaking/security experience
• able to work independently and as part of a team

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years; plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme

Send completed applications via the CES application form (CVs are not accepted). Deadline:
Friday 9 January 2026, 09:00 am. If enough applications are received earlier, the date may be moved forward.

Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Catherine McGlone, HR Administrator, by email or phone: 0161 768 6030.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) online/social media checks may be undertaken for shortlisted applicants. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre‑employment clearances, for the successful applicant.