School Site Maintenance & Safety Assistant Manager

Outcomes First Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health)

Vista Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Hazel Cottage School is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to maintain two sites and support safe, welcoming environments for autistic pupils aged 4-11. The role goes beyond maintenance, including supporting contractors, safety checks and ensuring high standards of compliance.

You will carry out repairs, decorate, manage health and safety checks, and help with fire safety, site security and daily site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on building maintenance and caretaking.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between Hazel Cottage School sites.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of both school sites.
• Carrying out basic repairs, decorating and general caretaking duties to a high standard.
• Completing routine health and safety checks, reporting hazards and maintaining compliance records.
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance and responding to reactive maintenance requests.
• Supporting contractors and external visitors, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Helping maintain school grounds, outdoor spaces and specialist learning environments.
• Assisting with fire safety procedures, site security, lock-up arrangements and emergency evacuations.
• Monitoring tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring they are used, stored and maintained correctly.
• Supporting with site set-up for events, meetings and whole-school activities.
• Working collaboratively across both Hazel Cottage sites to ensure the best possible environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Health and Safety

Driving licence

Communication skills

Job description

Hazel Cottage School is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to maintain two sites and support safe, welcoming environments for autistic pupils aged 4-11. The role goes beyond maintenance, including supporting contractors, safety checks and ensuring high standards of compliance.

You will carry out repairs, decorate, manage health and safety checks, and help with fire safety, site security and daily site operations.