Site Supervisor. Job in Wigan Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational organization in Wigan is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor to ensure safety and maintenance across campuses. The role includes overseeing security, performing maintenance, and driving a minibus. Ideal candidates should have site maintenance experience, basic IT skills, and a D1 driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong staff benefits package

Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Full D1 driving licence and confidence driving a minibus.
• Proven practical/site maintenance experience.
• Basic IT skills for admin tasks.
• Flexibility for unsociable hours.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus security and access.
• Perform general maintenance tasks.
• Drive college minibus between sites.
• Respond on call-out rota during unsociable hours.
• Use IT tools for site operations.
• Support estates operations on campus.

Skills

Practical site maintenance experience

Basic IT competency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Confidence driving a minibus

Job description

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.

If this role sounds like the right next step for you, apply today to join the estates team and help keep our campuses running smoothly and safely every day.

Safeguarding

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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