Site Supervisor - Primary School - Gloucestershire

Marchant Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Site Supervisor for a Primary School in Gloucestershire. This full-time, permanent role focuses on maintaining a safe, well‑kept school site and supporting events and daily operations.

You will open/secure the site, coordinate contractors, and keep detailed maintenance records, reporting issues promptly. The ideal candidate has previous site supervision or facilities experience, practical maintenance skills, and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Maintenance or Facilities experience
• Good practical maintenance and repair skills
• Understanding of basic health and safety procedures
• Ability to identify potential hazards
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication abilities
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Reliable and flexible approach
• Professional attitude
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment

Responsibilities

• Complete daily inspections of buildings and grounds
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance
• Identify and report larger maintenance requirements
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Coordinate and monitor contractors
• Ensure contractors follow site procedures
• Assist with health and safety checks
• Monitor fire safety equipment and emergency procedures
• Check doors, gates, windows and access points
• Assist with opening and securing the school
• Move furniture and equipment when required
• Prepare rooms for assemblies and school events
• Monitor outdoor areas and playgrounds
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Respond promptly to staff requests
• Report hazards and defects appropriately

Job description

Site Supervisor - Primary School - Gloucestershire

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

A welcoming Primary School in Gloucestershire is looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Site Supervisor to join its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who takes pride in maintaining a school site and understands the importance of providing children, staff and visitors with a safe, secure and well‑maintained environment.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, taking responsibility for the day‑to‑day condition of the school's buildings and grounds. You will complete regular inspections, respond to maintenance requests and deal with minor repairs before issues become more significant.

The role will involve coordinating contractors, monitoring maintenance work and ensuring external professionals follow the school's site and safeguarding procedures. You will also assist with planned preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate records relating to repairs, inspections and servicing.

A key part of the position will be ensuring the school is prepared for the day. This will include opening the site, checking classrooms and communal areas, ensuring access routes are clear and responding to any issues identified before pupils arrive.

You will also support the school with assemblies, parents' evenings, performances, meetings and other events by preparing rooms, moving furniture and ensuring facilities are ready for use.

School Information

This is a well‑established Primary School in Gloucestershire with a strong commitment to high standards, pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

Pupils are respectful, enthusiastic and encouraged to participate fully in school life. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside enrichment activities that support children's academic, social and personal development.

Staff work closely together and benefit from a supportive leadership team and a positive professional culture.

The Site Supervisor will play an important role within this wider community, ensuring the school environment remains safe, functional and welcoming every day.

Complete daily inspections of buildings and grounds

Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance

Identify and report larger maintenance requirements

Support planned preventative maintenance programmes

Coordinate and monitor contractors

Ensure contractors follow site procedures

Assist with health and safety checks

Monitor fire safety equipment and emergency procedures

Check doors, gates, windows and access points

Assist with opening and securing the school

Manage deliveries and contractor access

Prepare rooms for assemblies and school events

Move furniture and equipment when required

Monitor outdoor areas and playgrounds

Maintain accurate maintenance records

Respond promptly to staff requests

Report hazards and defects appropriately

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently and using their own initiative while communicating effectively with colleagues.

Site Supervisor - Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Maintenance or Facilities experience

Good practical maintenance and repair skills

Understanding of basic health and safety procedures

Ability to identify potential hazards

Strong organisational skills

Good communication abilities

Ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Reliable and flexible approach

Professional attitude

Commitment to maintaining a safe environment

Previous school experience would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant facilities, property maintenance or trade experience will also be considered.

The role is varied and practical, meaning you will be involved in different aspects of the school site throughout the day.

You may begin the morning carrying out site checks, spend part of the day dealing with maintenance requests and later prepare a hall for a school event. The school is looking for someone who is willing to get involved and takes ownership of keeping the site running effectively.

You will have regular contact with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors, so an approachable and professional manner is essential.

The salary for this Site Supervisor position will be dependent on experience.