School site manager- Blackburn

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Blackburn is searching for a reliable Site Supervisor to join their team. This role involves overseeing general maintenance, conducting safety checks, and ensuring the upkeep of the school premises. The ideal candidate will have practical skills in DIY and maintenance, strong communication abilities, and a proactive attitude. This is initially a temporary position with the potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, maintenance, or gardening is required.
• Practical skills in DIY or trades preferred.
• Good communication and time management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school, managing alarm systems.
• Support and monitor a team of cleaners.
• Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform general repairs and DIY tasks.
• Ensure safe access during adverse weather.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Maintenance skills

Gardening

DIY skills

Good communication

Time management

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

School Site Supervisor (Caretaker ) – Blackburn

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Site Supervisor to join a local school in Blackburn. If you're practical, organised, and enjoy DIY or general maintenance work, this could be the ideal role for you.

Key Details

• Hours: 25 per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Contract: Temp to perm

The successful candidate will report to the Headteacher/SBM for security, janitorial duties and aspects of general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school, including alarm system management
• Support and monitor a team of cleaners
• Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks
• Perform general repairs, minor plumbing, decorating, and DIY tasks
• Light gardening and grounds maintenance (weeding, leaf clearing, litter picking)
• Ensure safe access during adverse weather (e.g. snow, ice, leaves)
• Monitor and report site issues or damages to senior staff
• Support school events by setting up furniture and equipment
• Liaise with contractors and record utility meter readings
• Re-stock dispensers and consumables on site (hand towels, toilet rolls, etc.)

What We're Looking For

• Experience in cleaning, maintenance, gardening
• Practical skills in DIY or trades (caretaker experience a plus, but not essential)
• Good communication and time management
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn (training provided)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to undertake online training as needed

Please send over your CV if you would like to be considered.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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