Vacancy for Site Officer - required to start as soon as possible

Salary: £17,839 - £19,322 Meridian Trust Support Grade 6, Points 7-12

Hours of work: 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

(Working pattern - Monday to Friday, afternoons 1 - 6pm)

Are you an enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated individual?  If so, we have a great opportunity for a Site Officer to join a supportive, friendly team at Orton Wistow Primary School.

You would ensure the security and care of the school buildings, furniture, fittings, and equipment. Alongside, maintaining a safe physical environment with particular emphasis on the day-to-day management of the site as well as being a key-holder out of hours.  You would be based at Orton Wistow Primary School but would be willing to work across other local sites in the Trust, if the need arises, to support colleagues. 

This is a hands-on role; a trade skill and knowledge of general cleaning, and maintenance operations and Health & Safety would be an advantage.  You will be responsible to the Estates Area Manager.

The opportunity:

• To take pride in ensuring that the premises are in an acceptable state of tidiness and repair providing a safe and secure learning environment
• To be a focal point for the teams in respect of health and safety. For example, ensuring all risk assessments, workplace inspections and other checks are completed in a timely and competent manner
• Managing external contractors, ensuring they work safely and in compliance with our safeguarding policies
• Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through our maintenance and compliance management software tool, iAMCompliant
• Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to operate the buildings effectively and efficiently
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to the building, furniture, and equipment within the scope of a competent handyperson

The ideal candidate:

• Highly motivated, calm, and professional
• Has experience of customer service
• Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships
• Is flexible, with high professional standards
• Can use initiative, and work as part of a team
• Confident using IT equipment, especially computers
• Has a good understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles
• Experienced in managing external contractors

About Orton Wistow Primary School

Our PRIDE code (Polite, Respect, Independence, Do Your Best and Everybody Matters) underpins everything we do at Orton Wistow Primary School. It is these values that ensure our pupils become well-rounded citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society. Along with our Learning Tools (Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Concentration and Teamwork) we instil in our pupils a love of learning that they will take with them into the future.

The safety, support, happiness and education of the children who attend our school are our priorities. We continue to build on our success each year, never standing still and always looking for what will make a positive difference for our pupils. Our curriculum reflects the needs of our learners and has been developed by the experienced and passionate staff that work here. We focus on the key knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary the children will need in each subject, building on the previous year’s learning as they move through the school.

The amazing community and dedication from all groups associated with the school - staff, governors, parents and the pupils - contribute to our aim of developing the whole child within and beyond the curriculum. We work together to motivate our learners, always encouraging their creativity and curiosity.

We pride ourselves on the rich, diverse and exciting experiences that we provide children and that as they move through the school, the children develop the skills that they need to be able to take on responsibilities and important roles in school. 

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 20th February 2026 (by midnight)

Interview date: Week beginning 23rd February 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.