School Facilities & Site Manager

Galliford Try; Shefford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a School Premises Manager in Shefford, Bedfordshire to oversee day-to-day repairs and scheduled maintenance at the school site. You will open and close the school, monitor heating, lighting and water systems, and coordinate contractors to uphold safety standards.

Strong communication, reliability and flexibility are essential as you may support site logistics, perform safety checks, and provide cover at other schools within the project.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to manage onsite contractors and liaise with school staff and client representatives.
• Commitment to high standards across health and safety, and site appearance and upkeep.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school each day, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and ready for use.
• Conduct daily checks on heating, lighting, and hot water systems to ensure full functionality.
• Carry out minor repairs, make safe any hazards, and report urgent faults.
• Liaising with contractors and monitoring compliance with health and safety procedures and high standards across the site.
• Keep outdoor areas clean and tidy, including litter picking and emptying external bins as well as clearing snow or ice as required.
• Support general porting duties including the movement of furniture, and the receipt of and delivery of goods.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks, including fire systems, emergency lighting, fire appliances, and water systems, and maintain accurate records.
• Provide support for third-party lettings, and emergency responses outside normal hours, including weekends.
• Provide cover at other schools across the project during staff absence or holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilities management

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a School Premises Manager in Shefford, Bedfordshire to oversee day-to-day repairs and scheduled maintenance at the school site. You will open and close the school, monitor heating, lighting and water systems, and coordinate contractors to uphold safety standards.

Strong communication, reliability and flexibility are essential as you may support site logistics, perform safety checks, and provide cover at other schools within the project.