Site Manager

Telford & Wrekin Council; Dawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughton School in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Site Manager to oversee day-to-day management, security and maintenance of the site. You will ensure a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for children, staff and visitors.

The role involves coordinating and monitoring contractors, supporting health and safety and risk assessments, handling minor repairs and site systems, and acting as a key holder outside school hours.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or equivalent.
• Experience of minor building repairs and maintenance.
• Experience of managing a building and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• A good understanding of health and safety.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the security, opening and closing of the school site.
• Managing and undertaking day-to-day maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the school and grounds.
• Coordinating and monitoring contractors working on site.
• Supporting the school's health and safety, fire safety and risk assessment arrangements.
• Carrying out regular site and safety inspections.
• Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and improvement projects.
• Operating and monitoring heating, lighting, CCTV, alarm and other site systems.
• Supporting PAT testing, COSHH compliance and statutory site records.
• Monitoring and maintaining the school minibus.
• Supporting staff with low-level ICT issues.
• Working with and supporting the school's Caretaker.
• Helping ensure the school grounds, outdoor areas and facilities are safe and well-presented throughout the year.
• As a key holder, you will also have responsibility for responding to emergencies affecting the premises outside normal school hours when required.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Driving licence

IT skills

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Are you practical, organised and proactive, with a real pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment? Haughton School is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, security and maintenance of our school site. Haughton School is a Primary Special School for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical / medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the security, opening and closing of the school site
• Managing and undertaking day-to-day maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the school and grounds
• Coordinating and monitoring contractors working on site
• Supporting the school's health and safety, fire safety and risk assessment arrangements
• Carrying out regular site and safety inspections
• Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and improvement projects
• Operating and monitoring heating, lighting, CCTV, alarm and other site systems
• Supporting PAT testing, COSHH compliance and statutory site records
• Monitoring and maintaining the school minibus
• Supporting staff with low-level ICT issues
• Working with and supporting the school's Caretaker
• Helping ensure the school grounds, outdoor areas and facilities are safe and well-presented throughout the year
• As a key holder, you will also have responsibility for responding to emergencies affecting the premises outside normal school hours when required.

Requirements

• An NVQ Level 3 in a related subject, or equivalent
• Experience of minor building repairs and maintenance
• Experience of managing a building and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• A good understanding of health and safety
• A full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure
• A positive and professional approach when dealing with children, colleagues, parents, contractors and visitors.

Experience of working in a school and managing staff would be advantageous but is not essential. MIDAS and PAT testing training are required, although applicants who are willing to undertake this training will also be considered. First aid qualifications are desirable. Our Site Manager is an important member of the school community. We are therefore looking for someone who is creative, resilient, approachable and professional, has high standards and understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding when working within a specialist school environment. This is a physically active position involving indoor and outdoor work, including moving furniture and equipment, undertaking practical maintenance, working at height using ladders where necessary, litter picking, clearing outdoor areas and gritting during adverse weather.

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