Site Manager - ASAP Start

Worldwide Teaching; Urmston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are working with a well-established, community-focused secondary school in Urmston to recruit a dependable Temporary Site Manager / Caretaker to help maintain a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment.

This role requires practical, organised and dependable individuals with experience in caretaking or facilities maintenance, working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with potential optional weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Caretaker, Site Manager, Site Assistant, Facilities or Maintenance role.
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills.
• The ability to identify and report health and safety concerns.
• An understanding of site security and building maintenance.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A professional and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Site security—help maintain the security of the school premises and ensure the site is safe and secure.
• Routine inspections and reporting health and safety concerns promptly.
• General maintenance and minor repairs, including lighting and fixtures.
• Building and grounds upkeep, cleanliness, and security of areas.
• Assist with contractor access, deliveries and supervision on site.
• Carry out routine compliance checks (e.g., fire exits, emergency lighting).
• Prepare rooms for meetings, events and examinations.
• Manage waste disposal and keep external areas tidy and safe.
• Provide day‑to‑day site support and liaise with the Operations Manager.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site management

Maintenance skills

Health & safety

Job description

Temporary Site Manager / Caretaker - Secondary School

Location:Urmston, Trafford
Start Date:ASAP
Contract:Temporary
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Weekend Overtime:Potentially available but not essential

Temporary Site Manager / Caretaker - Join a Welcoming Secondary School in Urmston

Are you a reliable, hands-on and proactive Site Manager or Caretaker looking for your next opportunity in education?

Cover People are working with a well-established, community-focused secondary school inUrmstonto recruit a dependableTemporary Site Manager / Caretakerto help maintain a safe, secure and well-maintained school environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in site maintenance, facilities management, caretaking or general building maintenance who takes pride in keeping premises running smoothly.

Working Monday to Friday, from 7:30am until 4:00pm, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the school site, ensuring buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and ready for students and staff. There may also be opportunities for weekend overtime, although this is entirely optional.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

As Temporary Site Manager / Caretaker, your duties will include:

• Site security:Helping maintain the security of the school premises and ensuring the site is safe and secure.

• Routine inspections:Carrying out regular site inspections and reporting health and safety concerns promptly.

• General maintenance:Completing basic maintenance and minor repairs, including changing light bulbs, fixing door furniture and addressing minor plumbing issues.

• Building and grounds upkeep:Monitoring the condition, cleanliness and security of buildings and external areas.

• Contractor management:Assisting with contractor access, deliveries and supervision while contractors are on site.

• Compliance checks:Carrying out routine checks as directed, including fire exits, emergency lighting and water temperature checks.

• Room preparation:Setting up and clearing rooms for meetings, school events and examinations.

• Waste management:Managing waste disposal and ensuring external areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

• Day-to-day site support:Responding to maintenance and site-related issues during the school day and liaising with the Operations Manager.

• Emergency procedures:Supporting the implementation of school emergency procedures and responding appropriately to site-related incidents.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and dependable, with a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and efficient school environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in aCaretaker, Site Manager, Site Assistant, Facilities or Maintenance role.

• Good general DIY and maintenance skills.

• The ability to identify and report health and safety concerns.

• An understanding of site security and building maintenance.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

• A professional and approacha