Site Supervisor

Dovetail and Slate; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Wigan is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor. You'll manage site security, perform maintenance tasks, and drive the college minibus. Candidates should have a D1 driving license and experience in facility upkeep. The role offers a competitive salary with strong benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong staff benefits package

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience of site or facility maintenance duties.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours or be part of a call-out rota.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site security and monitor access.
• Perform general maintenance tasks including repairs and cleaning.
• Drive the college minibus between sites.

Skills

Full D1 driving licence

Practical maintenance experience

Basic IT competency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Site Supervisor
Salary: ~ £24,483 per annum
Location: Wigan
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent role across the estates / site team.

We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Site Supervisor to ensure our campus is safe, well maintained and fully operational every day.

The Organisation

You'll be working for a large education provider serving thousands of students, with multiple campuses across the Wigan area. The school is committed to investing in its estate, facilities, and the wellbeing of staff, offering supportive working environments and strong employee benefits.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee site security: locking / unlocking campuses, monitoring access, ensuring premises are safe and secure.
• Perform general maintenance tasks (repairs, upkeep, cleaning, porterage).
• Drive the college minibus between sites (requiring D1 licence).
• Actively respond on a call-out rota / unsociable hours when needed.
• Use basic IT tools to support site operations.
• Support the estates / operations team on the Wigan campus.

Essential Requirements

• Full D1 driving licence and confidence driving a minibus (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven practical / hands-on experience of site or facility maintenance / estates duties.
• Basic IT competency (to perform admin / operational tasks).
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours or be part of a call-out rota.
• Strong problem-solving skills (able to spot and resolve site issues).
• Good communication / teamwork skills, working across different campus sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential to progress.
• Strong staff benefits package including wellbeing, local pension scheme, staff perks and development opportunities.
• Role where no two days are the same - varied tasks and responsibilities.
• Work in a supportive environment committed to maintaining high-quality facilities.

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.

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Because education matters.

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