At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth site operations, including security, maintenance, and health and safety.
- Company: Join E-ACT, a leading trust transforming educational futures across England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a people-first culture with excellent career growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the educational experience of thousands of children.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English or willingness to work towards them; relevant maintenance qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28600 - 31000 £ per year.
Location: Barton Hill EACT Academy
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.
This is a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the site and delivering high-quality site services, including premises security, lighting, heating, and cleaning.
Key responsibilities:
- Regular routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lights and firefighting equipment.
- Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services.
- Install, maintain or repair jobs of a minor nature such as plumbing (e.g. leaky taps), joinery (e.g. boarding up broken windows), painting/decorating, plastering, electrical work (e.g. replace faulty lights), etc.
- Actively promote a strong Health and Safety culture across the site teams and the wider academies.
- Monitor all contractors on site and ensure work is completed to the required standard.
Pay range: NJC 12 - 17 £28,598 - £31,022 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Full Time and Permanent.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Maths & English GCSE or equivalent or willing to work towards.
- Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards IOSH or recognised equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
- Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties.
Benefits:
- Financial and Lifestyle: We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
- Professional Growth and Development: We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
- Culture and Wellbeing: Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Site Officer employer: E-Act Barton Hill Academy
E-ACT Barton Hill Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff and students alike. Located in the vibrant city of Bristol, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages professional development and collaboration among educators. With competitive pay, generous leave, and a commitment to inclusion, we provide a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
