Site Manager

EQUANS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Site Manager for a permanent full-time role in Knowsley. The ideal candidate will manage caretaking duties, ensuring compliance with maintenance activities, and foster good relationships with school representatives. Benefits include 24 days annual leave, gym discounts, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life Cover of 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount schemes on major brands

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development and training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in general caretaking is advantageous but not essential.
• Must have a clean driving license and the ability to travel.
• Ability to follow policies, work at height, and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking general caretaking duties including maintenance and inspections.
• Logging reactive maintenance tasks on the Helpdesk.
• Supervising and managing subcontractors on site.

Skills

Practical maintenance skills

Good health and safety knowledge

Ability to foster good customer relationships

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Equans is looking for a Site Manager to join our team in Prescot school, Knowsley Park Lane, L34 3NB on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Shift patterns will vary based on a 40-hour rotational system, between Monday to Friday.

What will you deliver?

• Undertaking general caretaking duties, including porter services (deliveries, exam set-ups), general maintenance (changing lamps, ceiling tiles), and Planned Maintenance activities (Legionnaires checks, door and light switch checks), working in all weather conditions.
• Ensuring SLAs and KPIs within the contract are delivered and met.
• Carrying out opening and closing of the building.
• Providing support to the school to enable its teaching activities and communicating with school representatives.
• Undertaking and recording statutory and mandatory planned maintenance duties.
• Logging reactive maintenance tasks on the Helpdesk, using CAFM system for work order updates.
• Proactively conducting daily inspections to identify and report issues, ensuring follow-up and resolution within service levels.
• Testing and recording systems such as emergency lighting and fire alarms to ensure compliance with statutory duties.
• Using computers, mobile phones, and technical equipment; previous experience is advantageous.
• Conducting sub-contractor inductions and maintaining records of inductions, DBS checks, and RAMS.
• Supervising and managing subcontractors on site.
• Participating in emergency call-outs.
• Performing any other duties relevant to the Caretaker role.

What can we offer you?

Our benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life Cover of 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two CSR days per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Employee referral rewards.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing resources.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in general caretaking is advantageous but not essential.
• Must have the ability to travel and a clean driving license.
• Ability to foster good customer relationships.
• Practical maintenance skills and good health and safety knowledge.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, work at height, perform manual handling, and work independently when needed.

Who are we?

Equans provides sustainable facilities management, energy, and digital services across the UK, Ireland, and globally, with operations in 20 countries and a workforce of 90,000 employees.

Our ambition

We aim for operational excellence and to be the best workplace, driven by our core values of Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

What's next?

If interested, please apply online. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and support inclusion. Evidence of right to work in the UK is required. No relocation packages are available. Agency applications are not accepted.