Site Technician (Care Taker)

Site Technician

Salary: £26,427.00 pro rata
Hours: Permanent, 30 hrs per week, split shifts to include opening and closing of the school building
Location: Oakfield Lodge School, Crewe
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Oakfield Lodge School is a 60-place secondary pupil referral unit providing short stay education for children aged 11-16 years. The school caters for students who are outside of mainstream education as a result of a permanent exclusion. Students are referred by the local authority education access officer from Cheshire East. We are a part of Manor Hall Academy Trust, which is an expanding Multi-Academy Trust, uniquely founded by a collaboration of special schools, united by a shared ethos, values, and collective aspirations. Guided by our commitment that Everyone Belongs, Learns and Grows, it truly is a special place to work. At the heart of our approach is mutual respect, where the exchange of best practice, expertise, support, and challenge thrives. We maintain high expectations across all aspects of our work, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.

Why Join Us?

Joining Oakfield Lodge offers you the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive environment. Our collaborative and supportive culture, combined with a commitment to professional development, creates excellent opportunities for growth, learning, and making a meaningful contribution to the success of our school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
• Support the upkeep of school buildings, grounds, and outdoor areas.
• Set up rooms and facilities for meetings, events, and school activities.
• Undertake routine inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Monitor contractors working on site and assist with site security.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure learning environment.
• Support emergency procedures, including responding to site-related issues when required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a maintenance, caretaking, facilities, or building services role.
• Practical skills in general repairs and maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible and positive approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting young people.

We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the school community.

How to Apply

Please apply via My New Term. We will acknowledge receipt of your application and notify you if you are shortlisted for an interview. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and actively interviewing, so we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we find the right candidate.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Thompson on , or to arrange a visit to Oakfield Lodge please contact us on 01270 918337.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, we are committed to ensuring disabled candidates are included in our recruitment process. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the role, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for this scheme at the application stage.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Manor Hall Trust, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role within our organisation.

If you are successful after shortlisting, you will be provided with the full details of the recruitment and selection process, together will the timeline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Child safety recruitment procedures operate, and appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS, qualifications check and all other relevant employment checks. Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview. You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Policies - Oakfield Lodge School