Site Manager

Foundry Lane Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

LGPS Pension

Free Enhanced DBS

Wellbeing programme app

Cycle to work scheme

Eye tests and glasses assistance

Opportunities for further education

Job summary

Foundry Lane Primary School is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the security, safety and upkeep of the site. You will lead our site and cleaning team, keep buildings and grounds running smoothly, and ensure the site is a safe, welcoming place for pupils and staff every day.

This hands-on role requires practical supervision of a small team, strong health and safety knowledge, budgeting experience and the ability to coordinate contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management, caretaking or a similar facilities role.
• A practical, can-do approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• A sound understanding of health and safety practice.
• Experience managing budgets and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
• Confident liaising with contractors and communicating clearly with staff, pupils and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Acting as principal key holder, responsible for site security, access and out-of-hours call-outs
• Line managing and supporting the caretaking and cleaning team
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety checks and fire drills
• Planning and managing routine maintenance, repairs and an annual maintenance budget
• Liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Keeping the site secure, clean and safe in all weather conditions, including out-of-hours lettings when required

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Budget management

Contractor liaison

Problem solving

IT record-keeping

Job description

Site Manager

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade D1 - D5

£28,696 - £31,572 per annum

Permanent contract

Hours to be worked between 06:30am - 18:00pm (to be agreed on appointment)

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Site Manager to join Foundry Lane Primary School to take responsibility for the security, safety and upkeep of the site. You'll lead our Site and cleaning team, keep our buildings and grounds running smoothly, and make sure our site is a safe, welcoming place for pupils and staff every day.

This is a varied and hands-on role for someone who takes pride in a well-run site, enjoys solving practical problems, and can lead a small team with confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as principal key holder, responsible for site security, access and out-of-hours call-outs
• Line managing and supporting the caretaking and cleaning team
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety checks and fire drills
• Planning and managing routine maintenance, repairs and an annual maintenance budget
• Liaising with external contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Keeping the site secure, clean and safe in all weather conditions, including out-of-hours lettings when required

This role involves manual tasks such as lifting, working at height and working outdoors in all weather conditions

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in site management, caretaking or a similar facilities role

A practical, can-do approach with good problem-solving skills

Experience managing or supervising a team

A sound understanding of health and safety practice

Experience managing budgets and prioritising work to meet deadlines

Confident liaising with contractors and communicating clearly with staff, pupils and visitors

Comfortable using IT for record-keeping, ordering supplies and reporting

A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

Why join the Gateway Trust:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• LGPS Pension
• Free Enhanced DBS
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme App and GP App
• Cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and assistance towards eye tests and glasses
• Opportunities for further education and professional development

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.