Estates Officer | Secondary School | Hammersmith

Marchant Recruitment
London

Role: Estates Officer
Location: Hammersmith
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Secondary School

Take Responsibility for School Grounds and Facilities

A well-established secondary school in Hammersmith is looking to appoint a dependable Estates Officer to support the upkeep, safety, and smooth running of the school site. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong practical skills and a proactive approach to site management.

You will play a key role in maintaining the school environment, ensuring facilities remain safe, secure, and fully operational for staff and students.

What This Role Will Involve

As an Estates Officer, you will support the day-to-day management of the school site, assisting with maintenance tasks, security procedures, and general site operations.

The role involves a combination of routine checks, repairs, and responding to site-related issues as they arise. You will also assist with preparing spaces for school activities and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a busy site.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties are likely to include:

  • Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs

  • Supporting the security of school buildings and grounds

  • Conducting daily site checks and safety inspections

  • Setting up rooms and facilities for school activities and events

  • Monitoring heating, lighting, and general building systems

  • Responding promptly to maintenance requests

  • Supporting contractors working on-site

  • Maintaining outdoor areas, pathways, and entrances

  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures

The School Environment

This secondary school in Hammersmith operates within a busy educational setting where maintaining safe and functional facilities is essential to daily operations.

The Estates team works closely with leadership and support staff to ensure classrooms, communal areas, and external grounds remain well maintained. The role requires flexibility and reliability, particularly during busy periods or when urgent maintenance needs arise.

Staff benefit from working in a structured environment with clearly defined responsibilities and support from the wider site team.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking someone practical, reliable, and capable of managing a range of site-related responsibilities.

Essential skills and experience include:

  • Previous experience in maintenance, caretaking, or estates work

  • Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repairs

  • Good awareness of health and safety procedures

  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively

  • Strong practical and problem-solving skills

  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a school or public building

  • Knowledge of site security procedures

  • Basic DIY or trade skills

Application Information

If you are interested in this Estates Officer role in Hammersmith with an ASAP start, please submit your CV to apply. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the role further and arrange an interview.

Posted 2026-04-28

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