Site Managers

City of York Trading Ltd (WorkwithYork); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services provider is recruiting a Site Manager to ensure safety and security of school buildings and grounds in York and North Yorkshire. Responsibilities include conducting security checks, compliance with fire and health safety regulations, and general maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates should have a clean driving license and experience in buildings maintenance. Apply online or via email for detailed information.

Qualifications

• Experience in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of school buildings and grounds.
• Conduct fire safety and health and safety compliance checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of premises.

Skills

Buildings and grounds maintenance

Fire safety measures

Painting and decorating

Safe use of ladders and platforms

Manual handling techniques

Security issues

Tools

Power tools

Security systems

Job description

Overview

WorkwithSchools is recruiting Site Managers for a number of school clients based in and around York and North Yorkshire. The role ensures that school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and in proper working order.

Key Duties

• Security of buildings and grounds, monitoring CCTV and intruder alarms.
• First point of contact for access to premises, operating out of hours.
• Security checks, rota system for unlocking, locking and securing buildings.
• Fire safety and health and safety compliance: testing fire equipment, evacuations, legionella and other legal checks.
• Adherence to COSHH regulations, keeping records up to date.
• Repairs: changing light bulbs, securing windows, general painting & decorating, unblocking sinks, liaising with external contractors.
• Premises cleanliness: removing graffiti, rubbish, leaves; cleaning up after ill students or accidents.
• Keeping sites tidy, gitter and maintaining the sites.
• Arranging furniture, preparing rooms for meetings, exams, assemblies and after‑school events.

Practical Skills

• Painting and decorating.
• Buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Safe use of ladders and platforms.
• Manual handling techniques.
• Fire safety measures.
• Security issues, including re‑programming alarms.
• Safe use of power tools.
• Boiler maintenance.
• Locksmith techniques.
• Use of specialist equipment.
• Clean driving licence required.

Knowledge & Awareness

• Health & Safety legislation and practical implications.
• Safe disposal of sharps.
• COSHH issues.
• Electrical safety.
• Waste disposal procedures.
• School protocols, policies and procedures.

How to Apply

To register, please complete our online registration form: https://www.workwithschools.co.uk/register-with-us/

If you experience any issues applying online, please email [e-mail]

For more information, call 01904 554195

Should you require a paper copy of the application form, please email [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all WorkwithSchools staff to share this commitment. We also require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via the DBS if you are not registered with the DBS Online Update Service.