Lead Site Caretaker - Ambitious Secondary Academy in...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Shift-Pattern Framework)

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

An ambitious Secondary Academy in Trowbridge is seeking a professional, highly practical, and exceptionally organised Lead Site Caretaker to join their dedicated premises operations team. This is a vital, hands-on operational role that directly impacts the daily running, safety, and security of the school site, making it an excellent opportunity for a senior technician, trade professional, or experienced caretaker looking to step up into a role with increased leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will work across a structured shift pattern to coordinate and facilitate the secure opening, closing, and lockup routines of the academy premises. Primary responsibilities include executing skilled building maintenance tasks (such as minor carpentry, basic plumbing repairs, painting, and security hardware fixes), monitoring the building management systems (BMS), and conducting routine statutory safety monitoring (including water temperature testing, playground safety sweeps, and fire door logs). You will also oversee the cleaning team, assist with major layout setups for examinations or community events, and manage incoming logistical deliveries.

You will support seamless communication with the Site Manager, teaching staff, and external contractors, responding efficiently to maintenance requests logged via the school's internal digital tracking database. Absolute reliability, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and strong time-management skills are necessary to balance physical fabric repairs with compliance logging.

School Information

This is a thriving, well-established 11 to 18 Secondary Academy in Trowbridge with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access, technological innovation, and pupil wellbeing. The school operates with a highly modern campus, including advanced practical rooms and state-of-the-art sports facilities.

The caretaking and site team are highly respected members of the school family, and senior leaders actively prioritize balanced workloads, clear operational lines, and funded pathways for continuous technical training and safety certifications (such as working at heights, manual handling, or basic health and safety modules).

Requirements

• Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, porterage, or a relevant practical trade discipline (plumbing, electrical, carpentry)

• Strong practical skills in general maintenance operations and fabric repair workflows

• Good understanding of basic health and safety protocols and safe manual handling frameworks

• Basic IT literacy, with the ability to check registers and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards

• Ability to work effectively and flexibly across a rotating shift pattern (including early mornings and evening lockups)

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.