SITE MANAGER – SCHOOL Environment
Location: Washington, Sunderland Hours: 36 hours per week Contract: Temporary / Ongoing Pay: £19 per hour PAYE | £24.35 per hour Umbrella Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to work within a school in the Washington, Sunderland area.
THE ROLE
As Site Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the school provides a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, coordinating maintenance, repairs, contractors, compliance checks and general facilities requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take day-to-day responsibility for the security, maintenance and general upkeep of the school premises and grounds.
- Carry out regular inspections of buildings, facilities and external areas, identifying defects, hazards and maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee reactive and planned maintenance works.
- Liaise with contractors and external suppliers, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
- Monitor the condition of the site and arrange repairs where required.
- Support compliance with Health & Safety, fire safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school policies.
- Carry out routine checks of fire safety equipment, alarms, emergency lighting, water systems and other site facilities.
- Maintain appropriate records relating to inspections, maintenance, compliance and contractors.
- Manage site security, including opening and closing the school premises and responding to security issues when required.
- Oversee the cleanliness and presentation of internal and external areas, working closely with cleaning and facilities staff.
- Manage waste and recycling arrangements and ensure appropriate disposal procedures are followed.
- Assist with room setups, events and other activities taking place across the school.
- Monitor and manage site-related budgets, stock, supplies and equipment where required.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, incidents and urgent maintenance issues.
- Develop positive working relationships with school staff, pupils, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders.
- Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with relevant site procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
- Undertake practical maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate and within your level of competence.
- Support the school leadership team with facilities-related projects and improvements.
- Promote a safe, secure and welcoming environment across the school.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Caretaker, Premises Manager or similar role , preferably within a school, education, public sector or commercial environment.
You should have:
- Previous experience in site, premises, facilities or building management.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety and general building compliance.
- Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance works.
- Practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.