About this role
Join ELAN's estates team and make a difference every day
Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is looking for a dedicated and proactive Site Maintenance Operative (School Caretaker) to join our Central Estates Team, supporting a number of schools across Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area.
Salary: £23,110.89 - £25,423.12 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round
Contract: Permanent
Interview Date: 2 October 2026
This varied and rewarding role is perfect for an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, maintenance operative, premises officer, handyman, or property maintenance professional who takes pride in creating safe, secure and welcoming environments.
Working across our school sites, you will play a vital role in ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities remain compliant, well-maintained and operational for pupils, staff and visitors.
All schools are located within a short travelling distance of each other. Access to your own vehicle is essential, and business mileage expenses are reimbursed.
As a Site Maintenance Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairsUndertaking general building maintenance tasksPainting, decorating and basic refurbishment workBasic plumbing, carpentry and minor repairsConducting health and safety compliance checksSupporting fire safety, legionella monitoring and asbestos awareness proceduresMaintaining accurate maintenance records and compliance documentationAssisting with site security, including opening and locking school buildingsResponding to site emergencies and alarm call-outs where requiredSupporting cleaning contractors and monitoring cleanliness standardsMoving furniture, equipment and undertaking porterage dutiesMaintaining school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor learning environmentsContributing to small maintenance and improvement projects across ELAN schoolsEssential Requirements
Experience in building, property or facilities maintenance Good literacy and numeracy skillsKnowledge of health and safety procedures and safe working practicesAbility to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectivelyExcellent organisational and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFull driving licence and access to your own transportDesirable Qualifications and Experience
Trade qualification such as City & Guilds or equivalentPrevious experience working in a school, academy, educational setting, or multi-site facilities environmentKnowledge of statutory compliance requirements within premises managementWe're looking for someone who is:
Friendly, approachable and professionalReliable, self-motivated and adaptableA strong problem-solver with a practical mindsetCommitted to maintaining high standardsComfortable working at height and responding to urgent maintenance issuesAble to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectivelyWhy Join ELAN?
At ELAN, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return, we offer:
Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions above the national average. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Five paid carer's days. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Varied work across multiple local school sites. The opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning environment of thousands of pupilsThis position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today and help maintain safe, secure and inspiring learning environments for our school communities across Weston-super-Mare.