School Facilities & Safety Supervisor

Marchant Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor for a busy secondary academy campus in Ipswich. You will oversee daily maintenance, facilities management, security, and health and safety operations to keep buildings, grounds, and facilities safe and fully operational for pupils, staff and visitors during the academic year.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will manage contractor visits, supervise caretaking and grounds teams, and respond to security alarms and out-of-hours

Qualifications

• Solid practical background in building maintenance and facilities management.
• Experience supervising site operations in educational settings or public sector facilities.
• Relevant safety certificates are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance, security, and health and safety across the campus.
• Open/close premises, set alarms, monitor access and respond to out-of-hours alerts.
• Coordinate contractor visits and ensure safeguarding compliance.
• Coordinate caretaking and grounds tasks, manage waste, and prep for exams/events.
• Support safe access during bad weather and assist with winter gritting.

Skills

Site supervision

Facilities management

Health and safety

Contractor management

Education

Safety certificates (IOSH Managing Safely; Legionella Awareness; First Aid at Work)

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Joinery

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor for a busy secondary academy campus in Ipswich. You will oversee daily maintenance, facilities management, security, and health and safety operations to keep buildings, grounds, and facilities safe and fully operational for pupils, staff and visitors during the academic year.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will manage contractor visits, supervise caretaking and grounds teams, and respond to security alarms and out-of-hours