Site Manager - 37 hours per week

Shorefields; Wickford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to maintain safety and cleanliness in our school environment. This full-time position involves health and safety compliance, team management, and providing support to our staff and families. We're looking for a proactive individual with a passion for ensuring a safe environment for children.

Qualifications

• Must be personable and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Should be practical, enthusiastic, and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks, manage records.
• Supervise contractors and perform DIY repairs.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain standards across the school site.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3257-149S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 6 Points 13-17

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning 30/6/25

Due to the retirement of our current Site Manager, we are seeking a Site Manager who is highly motivated and extremely practical to work alongside our dedicated staff, supporting children and their families by keeping our premises clean and safe.

This post is 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 7.15am to 3pm and Friday 7am to 3.30pm), 52 weeks per year. The hours may be variable to suit the needs of the job and some evening work may be required

This would be a perfect job for a practical, enthusiastic and conscientious person.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To be responsible for carrying out Health and Safety checks including: fire, emergency lighting, legionella and keeping accurate up to date records

· Arrange and supervise contractors on site during working hours

· Work in a flexible manner for the needs of the children and the school

· Liaise and manage a programme of general DIY repairs including planned and preventative maintenance and redecoration

· Take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the school site including monitoring and managing the cleaning team

· Monitoring stocks and ordering supplies

· Supporting the school's Improvement Plan priorities

· Liaising with the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team

The chosen candidate will be personable, demonstrate excellent communication skills, confident, professional and take pride in all aspects of their work. We are looking to recruit someone with energy and enthusiasm who will be able to lead and work as an integral part of a busy and hardworking team.

Closing Date:27/6/25

Interviews will take place on:week beginning 30/6/25

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our school office on 01268 571018.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Heidi Blakeley
Tresco Way
The Wick, Wickford
Essex, SS12 9GJ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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