Site Manager

Bridge Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a responsible individual for a key role focusing on the maintenance and safety of school facilities. Responsibilities include supervising operational areas, conducting compliance inspections, and performing minor repairs. This role offers a chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment dedicated to children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational areas ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Conduct legislative compliance tests and inspections.
• Act as key holder and perform security procedures.
• Undertake routine maintenance and report serious faults.
• Ensure grounds and building maintenance and cleanliness.

Job description

Shift Pattern

Week 1: Monday‑Thursday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Week 2: Monday‑Friday, 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
30‑minute unpaid lunch break
During term time, morning and afternoon/evening shifts alternate weekly. During school holidays, early and day shifts are worked.

Main Duties

• Supervise the school’s operational areas, ensuring buildings and premises are safe, clean, and well‑maintained.
• Conduct legislative compliance tests and inspections (e.g., fire alarm, legionella, emergency lighting) following training.
• Operate and respond to alarm systems as appropriate.
• Act as key holder, performing security procedures including opening and securing the premises; respond to calls outside normal hours only as a last resort.
• Receive and distribute deliveries.
• Undertake routine maintenance; report serious faults to the Site Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform weekly and monthly planned maintenance activities.
• Be available for occasional out‑of‑hours calls regarding the site and lettings.
• Carry out minor repairs such as painting, decoration, jet‑washing, ceiling tile replacement.
• Maintain boundaries, footpaths, roads, flower beds, and rights of way.
• Undertake grounds and building maintenance, redecoration, and refurbishment as necessary.
• Keep the site free from litter and clean drains/gullies.
• Set up and remove furniture as required.
• Liaise with contractors on‑site.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform duties efficiently, effectively, and economically.
• Work safely and comply with risk assessments.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Promote and support a positive image of the school.
• Undertake relevant Health & Safety training.
• Display flexibility; duties may vary within the remit of the role and may include work at other schools within the Trust.

About Bridge Education

Bridge Education is a leading recruitment agency which focuses on placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and Nursery Nurses into a wide range of schools across Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. Our experienced and friendly team of recruiters are driven to place you in a school which suits you and supports your career path. This role will provide you with valuable Secondary experience to forward your career.

Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check.