School Estates & Security Supervisor

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Site Controller for Reading School to help maintain a safe, well‑kept campus and estate. You will manage day-to-day maintenance, act as a key-holder and coordinate essential works to keep the site operational.

The role requires strong communication, a background in buildings maintenance, and a proactive, solution‑led approach. Reading is a diverse, well-connected town with excellent transport links.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in buildings maintenance.
• Experience of managing site projects.
• Experience of providing excellent customer service.
• Pragmatic and solution-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Day to day maintenance of the school estate, including grounds, teaching areas and residential property.
• Act as key-holder and, with other team members, be responsible for the security of the school site.
• Ensure essential works are undertaken.
• Act as point of contact for out-of-hours emergencies.
• Proactively identify maintenance requirements and ensure the school site is operationally safe.

Skills

Communication skills

Maintenance experience

Site projects management

Customer service

Pragmatic problem-solving

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Site Controller for Reading School to help maintain a safe, well‑kept campus and estate. You will manage day-to-day maintenance, act as a key-holder and coordinate essential works to keep the site operational.

The role requires strong communication, a background in buildings maintenance, and a proactive, solution‑led approach. Reading is a diverse, well-connected town with excellent transport links.