Site Supervisor in London)

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting a Site Supervisor for a primary school in Newham, East London. The role covers opening and securing premises, site inspections, basic maintenance and keeping external areas tidy to support a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

You will work Monday to Friday, 6:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm (35 hours per week), with duties including liaising with contractors, handling deliveries, health and safety compliance, and ensuring the site remains secure at day

Qualifications

• Experience in site supervision orCaretaker roles is beneficial.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Basic DIY and maintenance knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises and operate security systems.
• Carry out routine site inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Undertake minor repairs and general maintenance in and around the school.
• Maintain the school grounds and external areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests and report significant issues.
• Support safe running of the site and keep a welcoming environment.
• Assist with deliveries, waste management and movement of equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise on-site works.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report hazards.
• Ensure premises are secure at the end of the day.

Job description

Site Supervisor - Primary School, Newham, East London

Key Role Details

• Position: Site Supervisor
• Location: Newham, East London
• Setting: Primary school
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract: Full-time

The Role

As Site Supervisor, you will help ensure the school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and well maintained throughout the school day.

• Opening and securing the school premises, including operating security and alarm systems
• Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance requirements
• Undertaking minor repairs, general maintenance and basic DIY
• Maintaining the school grounds and external areas
• Responding to maintenance requests and reporting any significant issues
• Supporting the safe running of the school site and ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming environment
• Assisting with deliveries, waste management and the movement of equipment where required
• Liaising with contractors and supporting maintenance work on site
• Following school health and safety procedures and reporting hazards
• Ensuring the premises are secure at the end of the day

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Premises Officer, Facilities Assistant or Maintenance Operative.
• You will be reliable, organised and practical, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of the premises.
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills are desirable, alongside an understanding of site security and health and safety procedures.
• Experience working within a school or other educational setting would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience in other environments will also be considered.
• Above all, you will take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for primary-aged pupils, staff and visitors.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.