Site Services Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shrewsbury seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee efficient management of school facilities. Candidates should have relevant experience in health and safety management, effective communication skills, and a full driving licence. The role offers a salary starting at £16.35 per hour with generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and ensure efficient daily operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders professionally and courteously.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to deal professionally with all contacts

Education

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English

NEBOSH or willingness to complete the training

Other relevant health and safety qualifications

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for. To take day-to-day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective management of facilities and to support the school. This includes 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 GCSE’s 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 the school offers its staff

• 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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.