Site Services Manager

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Shrewsbury is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the efficient management of school facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires excellent communication skills, practical maintenance expertise, and the ability to lead a team. A full UK Driving Licence is mandatory. The position offers a salary starting from £16.35 per hour with generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to the School Advisory Service

Bike to work scheme

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in building, fire, asbestos, legionella, COSHH and health and safety regulations.
• Practical maintenance skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate others.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate CPD including training.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and ensure effective maintenance of buildings.
• Liase with stakeholders, staff, students, and parents professionally.
• Plan and prioritize work for the site team.
• Ensure heating and fire systems operate efficiently.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to remain positive when under pressure

Ability to deal professionally with all contacts

Education

5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English

NEBOSH or willingness to complete training

Other relevant health and safety qualifications

Pool Plant Operations qualification (desirable)

Job description

Who are we

Severndale Specialist Academy is a multi-site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access Severndale Specialist Academy from Nursery through to Post 19 and have a range of learning difficulties.

Purpose of the Post

To take day-to-day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective management of facilities and to support the school. Including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school, and that heating and fire systems operate at optimum efficiency. The post holder will plan and prioritise own work and site team members without direct supervision. Evening and weekend work may be required. The postholder will require a full UK Driving Licence (manual).

The role involves liaising professionally, courteously, and politely with all stakeholders, trustees, members of staff, students, and parents.

Role requirements

• 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English
• NEBOSH or willing to complete the training.
• Other relevant health and safety qualifications.
• Pool Plant Operations qualification (desirable).
• Significant relevant experience in building, fire, asbestos, legionella, COSHH and health and safety regulations.
• Practical maintenance skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate CPD including Fire Marshall, First Aid Training and Minibus training.

Skills required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly excel
• Excellent organisational skills
• Remain positive when under pressure
• Ability to deal in a professional manner with all internal and external contacts

What is included

• Salary range Grade 6. SCP 18-22. Starting from £16.35 per hour.
• 37 hours per week for 52 weeks of the year
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting from 25 days per year increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Monday - Thursday Start: 7.00am/Finish: 3.00pm
• Friday - start: 7.00am/Finish: 2.30pm
• Access to the School Advisory Service & Bike to work scheme
• Continuing Professional Development & Local Authority Pension Scheme

Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 7th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th November 2025