School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor

AWD online; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor in Southampton. The role involves overseeing site security, maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous site management experience and trade skills in plumbing, carpentry, and decorating. The position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable colleagues

Staff membership rates to the Leisure Centre

Public sector pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous site management experience is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in schools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage school site security and maintenance.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety records.

Skills

Handyperson skills

Trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, decorating)

Supervisory skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Communication skills

Job description

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School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, Southampton

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Client:

AWD online

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

0329f9b95b86

Job Views:

27

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a highly committed, enthusiastic and energetic School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor with previous experience in a site management role or similar, who has handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting / decorating.

As the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will manage a new school site, ensuring operational effectiveness whilst carrying out day to day maintenance tasks and overseeing site security and cleaning.

The role is varied and as the School Premises Manager / Site Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor you will have responsibility for Health & Safety systems, building maintenance, overseeing the site security, cleaning, record keeping, moving and handling of objects and deliveries, working at height and grounds maintenance.

Basic literacy and numeracy and IT/computer skills are essential for this role. Job specific training will be provided if required.

DUTIES

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and site, liaising with staff, contractors and the Trust Estates Manager as appropriate
• Oversee and engage with the cleaning and maintenance of the site
• Undertake minor repairs, maintenance and decorating
• Oversee and be point of contact for the cleaners and other contractors on site as appropriate
• Undertake checks and maintain records to meet statutory health and safety requirements COSHH, legionella, risk assessments, fire alarms etc
• Liaise with the Headteacher about lettings and wider use of the site, working flexibly to meet the needs of the children and the school
• Have a key holder responsibility and be prepared to attend out of hours emergency call outs
• Be a keen team player but with the ability to work independently, flexible, and resilient with good communication skills
• Help to maintain our outdoor spaces for the children

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous site experience in a similar role, such as site management / facilities manager / building and maintenance is essential
• Handyperson / trade skills such as basic plumbing, carpentry and painting or decorating
• Good supervisory / leadership skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Committed, enthusiastic and energetic
• Ability to work at height and carry out physical tasks such as moving furniture
• Experience of working in schools is desirable

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13497

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