School Site Supervisor (Full-Time, All Year Round)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

All-year-round contract

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated School Site Supervisor for a full-time, permanent role. The position entails managing premises, security, and safety across an all-year-round school site, with a competitive salary and a stable schedule.

The successful candidate will have proven facilities management experience, strong DIY skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. The role includes all-year contract terms and an on-site parking provision.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, caretaking, or property maintenance, preferably in education, commercial, or public sector settings.
• Strong DIY skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety requirements (COSHH, Legionella, Fire Safety).

Responsibilities

• Premises management: maintain buildings, grounds, and facilities to high safety standards.
• Security: act as primary keyholder, manage opening/closing and site security.
• Health & Safety: conduct safety checks, risk assessments, and compliance logging.
• Maintenance & Repairs: perform day-to-day DIY, minor repairs, painting, and planned maintenance.
• Contractor Management: oversee external contractors on-site with safety compliance.
• Team Collaboration: support school leadership in an alternative education setting.

Skills

Facilities management

DIY skills

Health & safety

IT basics

Team collaboration

Job description

School Site Supervisor (Full-Time, All Year Round)

Location: Blackburn Area (Lancashire)

Salary: £30,518 - £34,434 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, All Year Round (Shift patterns to be discussed)

Are you a skilled, proactive, and resilient Site Supervisor or Caretaker looking for a stable, rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Site Supervisor to oversee the premises of a vibrant Alternative Provision / Specialist School in the Blackburn area. This school provides a vital, nurturing, and structured educational environment for young people who thrive outside of mainstream education.

If you take pride in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff and pupils alike, this all-year-round position offers a fantastic opportunity with a competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities as a Site Supervisor

• Premises Management: Ensure the school buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to an exceptionally high, safe standard.
• Security: Act as the primary keyholder, managing the opening and closing of the school site, and ensuring robust security measures are in place.
• Health & Safety: Conduct regular safety checks, risk assessments, and compliance logging (including fire alarms, water testing, and emergency lighting).
• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out day-to-day DIY, minor repairs, painting, and planned maintenance work across the campus.
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors on-site, ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the school leadership team to support the unique requirements of an alternative educational setting.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in facilities management, caretaking, or property maintenance (ideally within an educational, commercial, or public sector setting).
• Skills: Strong practical DIY skills (plumbing, carpentry, painting) alongside a good understanding of health and safety legislation (COSHH, Legionella, Fire Safety).
• Attributes: A positive, solution-focused attitude. Working within an alternative school requires an individual who is approachable, calm under pressure, and adaptable.
• Tech Literacy: Ability to use basic IT systems for logging maintenance requests and compliance tracking.

Why Join This Blackburn School?

• Competitive Salary: An excellent permanent package ranging from £30,518 to £34,434.
• Stability: A secure, all-year-round contract providing steady income and standard holiday allowances.
• Purpose: Play a crucial role behind the scenes in a school that transforms the lives and opportunities of local young people.
• Location: Centrally located in Blackburn with excellent transport links and free on-site parking.

Please Note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding references.