- Whitehouse Community Primary School
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Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5JN
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Salary: £26,402 - £28,142 per annum pro rata
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Hours: Part time, 27.5 hours per week, 12 – 6 pm with 30-minute break, 44 weeks per year
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Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
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Reference: 5186
Whitehouse Community Primary School are 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:
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locking and securing the site each evening and unlocking in the morning if cover is required
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routine and emergency site repairs, maintenance and refurbishment
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contributing to the planned preventative maintenance routines
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routine health and safety and site checks
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liaising with contractors
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porterage
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ad-hoc cleaning.
We are looking for someone with:
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A range of DIY skills, including plumbing and carpentry
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Excellent working knowledge of the maintenance and development of an educational or commercial setting
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Understanding of building regulations and health and safety policies
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Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
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The ability to prioritise the tasks in hand
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Resilience, and the ability to work unsupervised and as part of an effective team.
At Whitehouse Primary School we are proud to have:
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a warm and welcoming school environment
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a commitment to providing high-quality education and experiences
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well behaved and enthusiastic children
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an engaged and supportive Governing body
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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 01473 741249 or by emailing [email protected].
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected]
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 Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. In 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.
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