Site Supervisor

Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Wakefield is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance of facilities and ensure a safe environment for young people. The ideal candidate will manage a skilled team, conduct safety inspections, and support educational staff, contributing to the wellbeing of students with diverse needs. This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Medical cover for health-related expenses

Flexible benefits including life insurance

Wellbeing support services

£1,000 referral bonus

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a site and supervising teams.
• Ability to apply Health & Safety regulations effectively.
• Can do attitude with willingness to assist colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team and ensure repairs are carried out.
• Perform safety inspections and maintain compliance.
• Liaise with the Regional Property Manager.

Skills

Maintenance management

Health & Safety regulations

Team leadership

DIY skills

Job description

£27,269 - £30,060 + excellent benefits

Huge Small Victories

Being a maintenance supervisor in our school means being part of something big. You'll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people.

Get out what you put in

You'll supervise a skilled team to carry out maintenance and general repairs, together, you'll fix problems and keep school grounds neat and tidy. You'll make sure the school meets Health & Safety regulations, undertake safety inspections and keep up to date with any issues. As Supervisor, you'll liaise with the Regional Property Manager and support the Head Teacher at the school.

One of the best environments in SEND

The greatest achievements often don't come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people's lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's or SEMH needs.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:

• Have experience managing a site

• Maintenance skills either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast

• Support a team of maintenance workers and contractors

• Have a can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

• Know how to apply Health & Safety regulations

• Be willing to start the day early (8am)

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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