Site Manager

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,002 - 23,078; Part time

Job summary

Livingstone Primary School is seeking a Site Manager to join the premises team. The role oversees cleaning, security, and routine maintenance, with 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 6.30am–10.00am and 3.30pm–6.00pm). You will manage the cleaner, coordinate external contractors, and perform regular health and safety checks.

Applicants should have basic DIY skills and the ability to work to schedules while maintaining high cleaning standards. DBS check required as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and able to work to schedules.
• Good communication skills and able to liaise with contractors and staff.
• Health and safety awareness and willingness to undergo training.
• Practical DIY skills and ability to carry out general building and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Duties include cleaning, security (opening/closing), and routine maintenance.
• Handle minor repairs and upkeep, lifting and carrying as needed.
• Manage the school cleaner and coordinate external contractors (window/carpet cleaners, gardener).
• Conduct regular health and safety checks per schedule (fire alarms, legionella draw).

Skills

Health and safety

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

DIY skills

Record keeping

Contractor liaison

School environment

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D SCP 7 £22,002 - SCP 10 £23,078 (Actual salary, Part time)

Hours Per Week: 30 hours (6.30am – 10.00am and 3.30pm – 6.00pm Monday–Friday)

Base Location: Livingstone Primary School

Assessment Date: 8th September 2026

The Governors of Livingstone Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking Site Manager to be part of our dedicated staff team.

You should:

• Be highly motivated
• Have good communication skills
• Be capable of working to schedules and on own initiative
• Be able to balance regular health and safety checks with daily cleaning, record keeping and maintenance
• Have basic DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds maintenance
• Have an awareness of health and safety matters and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed
• Enjoy working in a school environment
• Clean to a high standard
• Be able to liaise with contractors and manage external maintenance contractors

Duties will include cleaning, security including opening and locking up of school, minor repairs and maintenance as required, lifting and carrying, managing the cleaner, liaising with external contractors such as window and carpet cleaners and gardener, conducting regular health and safety checks as per the schedule including fire alarm checks and the legionella draw through. Previous Premises Management experience would be an advantage. Applicants should be aware that the school is in the process of joining a multi-academy trust, Stamford Park Trust which we anticipate to be during 2027. We believe this will offer further opportunities and support for the successful candidate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.