Site Maintenance Worker

• Whitehouse Community Primary School
• Address:Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JN
• Salary:26402 - 28142 per annum pro rata
• Hours:Part time 27.5 hours per week 12 6 pm with 30-minute break 44 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent required as soon as possible
• Reference:5186

Whitehouse Community Primary Schoolare looking for a Site Maintenance Worker to join the team

Working under the direction of the Site Manager you will have responsibility for leading a team of cleaners to do in-house repairs and improvements as well as contribute to the overall management and security of the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• locking and securing the site each evening and unlocking in the morning if cover is required
• routine and emergency site repairs maintenance and refurbishment
• contributing to the planned preventative maintenance routines
• routine health and safety and site checks
• liaising with contractors
• porterage
• ad-hoc cleaning.

We are looking for someone with:

• A range of DIY skills including plumbing and carpentry
• Excellent working knowledge of the maintenance and development of an educational or commercial setting
• Understanding of building regulations and health and safety policies
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to prioritise the tasks in hand
• Resilience and the ability to work unsupervised and as part of an effective team.

At Whitehouse Primary School we are proud to have:

• a warm and welcoming school environment
• a commitment to providing high-quality education and experiences
• well behaved and enthusiastic children
• an engaged and supportive Governing body
• a friendly compassionate and collaborative staff team Whitehouse Community Primary School is an inclusive and supportive setting.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For further information about the school visit our website.

To arrange to visit the school please contact Sara McCullum by calling or by emailing.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to

Alternatively please submit your application by post to: Whitehouse CP School Marlow Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JN.

Closing date: 9 am 1 July 2026

Please note this advert may close earlier than stated should we receive sufficient high-quality applications.

Whitehouse is part of the Childrens Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and October 2024 the school was rated Good.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.