Site Maintenance Manager

Compass Community; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Site Manager to ensure our school and residential home are safe, well-maintained and compliant. You will oversee buildings, grounds and facilities, supporting pupils, staff and visitors in a secure, welcoming environment.

Key duties include day-to-day repairs (carpentry, plumbing, painting), safety checks, logging works, and coordinating with staff. A UK driving licence and willingness to DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities work.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths, and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures, and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils, and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Basic trade qualifications or NVQs

Job description

Hours: Full-time (with flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work)

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Manager to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring our school and children's residential home are safe, well-maintained, and fully compliant. You will oversee the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and facilities, helping to create secure, welcoming, and positive environments for pupils, young people, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths, and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures, and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils, and visitors.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy, and child-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Basic trade qualifications or NVQs.
• Familiarity with fire safety and water hygiene procedures.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (if multi-site).
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.
• Basic IT skills for logging jobs and emails.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in creating safe and welcoming learning environments. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and safeguarding.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undertake due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

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