Site Supervisor

Dovetail & Slate; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment company in the UK seeks a Site Manager to join the Estates team at a Further Education college. This role involves teamwork across campuses, porterage, maintenance tasks, supporting safety and security, and customer service. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, basic maintenance skills, and strong communication abilities. Opportunities for training and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and development

Access to college facilities

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (D1 category) required.
• First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Confident with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Working across campuses on a rotational shift pattern.
• Manual handling, furniture setup, and minor repairs.
• Driving the college minibus for postal services and shuttle runs.
• Conducting site inspections and key holder duties.
• Supporting staff, students, and visitors with professionalism.
• Handling post, goods distribution, and contractor bookings.
• Monitoring CCTV and fire/intruder alarms.

Skills

Customer service

Communication abilities

Basic maintenance skills

IT literacy

Education

Full, clean UK Driving Licence (D1 category)

First Aid certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you a practical, reliable individual with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We’re recruiting for a Site Manager to join the Estates team at a respected Further Education college in the Northwest.

The Organisation

This Further Education provider is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality education and training across multiple campuses in the Northwest. Rated "Good" by Ofsted, the college offers a supportive and inclusive environment for learners and staff alike.

Role Responsibilities

• Teamwork & Flexibility: Working across campuses on a rotational shift pattern: Week 1: Mon to Thurs (6:00am to 2:00pm); Week 2: Mon to Thurs (2:00pm to 10:00pm); Fridays: 10:00am to 6:00pm
• Porterage & Maintenance: Manual handling, furniture setup, and minor repairs.
• Minibus Operations: Driving the college minibus for postal services and shuttle runs.
• Safety & Security: Site inspections, key holder duties, and estate patrols.
• Customer Service: Supporting staff, students, and visitors with professionalism.
• Logistics & Admin: Handling post, goods distribution, and contractor bookings.
• Systems Monitoring: CCTV, fire/intruder alarms, Help Desk task management.

Essential Requirements

• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (D1 category required).
• First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• IT literate: confident with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Good literacy and numeracy for record-keeping.

Benefits

• Supportive working environment across multiple campuses.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Access to college facilities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Apply today to be part of a dedicated team that helps create a safe and welcoming learning environment. If this role isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you as we have other opportunities across the region.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd () acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited.