Site Maintenance & Safety Officer

Site Maintenance & Safety Officer

High Wycombe

£27,345 + Local Government Pension + 38 Days Holiday + Excellent Training & Career Development + 37-Hour Week

Are you an experienced Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative or Site Officer looking for a varied role with excellent job security and work-life balance?

Do you want to join a leading Further Education college where you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment while enjoying long-term career development and an outstanding benefits package?

This well-established college has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality education while providing a safe and supportive environment for both students and staff. Investing heavily in its facilities and employees, the college offers ongoing training, genuine career progression and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit Estates team.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth operation of the college campus. You'll carry out general building maintenance, complete planned and reactive repairs, undertake site safety and compliance checks, support room set-ups, assist with deliveries and help ensure the campus remains safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. You'll also work closely with the Reception and Estates teams, supporting site security, monitoring CCTV, carrying out building lock-up and unlock procedures, and responding to out-of-hours call-outs on a rota basis.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within caretaking, facilities, estates or general building maintenance. You'll have excellent practical DIY skills, a strong customer-focused approach and enjoy working as part of a team. An SIA Licence is desirable, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected college offering excellent long-term stability, outstanding benefits and the chance to make a real difference within a busy educational environment.

The Role

Carry out planned and reactive building maintenance across the campus
Complete general DIY repairs including painting, basic plumbing, carpentry and maintenance tasks
Undertake routine health & safety and compliance checks
Monitor site security, CCTV and access control
Support reception duties, deliveries and room set-ups
Carry out building lock-up and unlock procedures
Participate in an on-call rota, including occasional evenings and weekends
Work across college campuses when required
Full-time, 37-hour week

The Person

Experience with in caretaking, facilities, estates or building maintenance
Strong practical DIY skills with knowledge of general maintenance
Excellent customer service and communication skills
SIA Licence or willingness to obtain one
First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training
Full UK Driving Licence
Happy to work a rotating shift pattern, including occasional evenings and weekends

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates