Estate Manager jobs in United Kingdom

A hands‑on role supporting safe, secure and well‑maintained school sites through maintenance, compliance checks and facilities support across one or more local schools.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: School Site Grounds and Maintenance Assistant, Estates Operative, Facilities Assistant, Building Maintenance Operative, School Premises Assistant.

SALARY: £25,583 to £25,989 pro rata per annum
LOCATION: We currently have vacancies at schools in Blagdon, Nailsea, Winford, the Chew Valley and Central Bristol areas
JOB TYPE: Full-Time & Part-Time, Permanent Positions Available
WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week (Part-Time Hours Available and a variety of roles from Term Time Only to All Year Round)

We have some fantastic new job opportunities for a Site Supervisor / School Caretaker and Facilities Operative supporting the smooth running of school sites through maintenance, security and compliance tasks. As a Site Supervisor / School Caretaker and Facilities Operative you will help maintain safe premises, carry out routine checks, oversee site access and support facilities operations to ensure a positive learning environment.

The Site Supervisor / School Caretaker and Facilities Operative will work across one or more schools, contributing to an estates network responsible for site security, building upkeep, energy efficiency and daily operational support.

Ready to make your next career move? Apply now for our Recruitment Team to review.

• Site Security & Safety: Opening, closing and securing school buildings
• Compliance Checks: Completing routine fire, alarm, emergency lighting and safety checks
• Repairs & Maintenance: Undertaking basic repairs, decorating, and general DIY tasks
• Grounds Care: Litter picking, basic gardening and ensuring safe access routes
• Facilities Support: Setting up rooms and spaces for activities, meetings and events
• Cleaning Support: Monitoring standards and carrying out emergency cleaning when required
• Contractor Support: Meeting contractors, reporting issues and supporting small works
• Supplies & Stock: Managing deliveries, organising materials and maintaining supplies
• Record Keeping: Updating compliance records and meter readings on required systems
• Energy Efficiency: Monitoring heating systems and identifying ways to improve efficiency

• Previous experience in a maintenance, caretaking or facilities support role
• Good basic DIY, repair and practical problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Physically fit with the ability to undertake manual handling
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills with staff, pupils and visitors
• Basic IT skills for updating records and compliance systems

• Experience with premises or facilities work in an education setting
• Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education
• A background in building maintenance, caretaking or estates support
• Pride in maintaining safe, clean and well‑presented school environments

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the short‑listing process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

The Trust is also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under‑represented groups. Please be advised, in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy, the Trust do not accept CV’s.

By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14139