Health And Safety jobs in Großbritannien

Are you a School Caretaker looking for your next step? Ready to lead a small team and take more responsibility?

If so, this could be an ideal opportunity.

I'm supporting Newman RC College, an 11-16 secondary school in Oldham / North Manchester, with the appointment of a Permanent Estates Manager. The school has a large, busy site and a strong, supportive staff culture.

This role offers long-term stability, structured support and the chance to take ownership of the school estate in a visible, hands-on position. You'll be a key part of the wider support team, helping to ensure the site runs smoothly every day for students and staff.

Applications are welcomed from candidates of any faith, or none.

• Salary: 34,432 - 38,218 (Grade 6)
• Full-time, all year round
• 37 hours per week, approximately 08:00-16:00
• 19% employer pension contribution

• Access to an excellent local authority pension
• A healthy work-life balance, with evenings and weekends rarely required
• Full training provided, with support for further qualifications
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Autonomy to organise and manage your own workload
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Opportunities to progress within a growing multi academy trust

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day condition and operation of the school site
• Supervise two facilities team members and oversee on-site PFI staff
• Carry out regular checks to ensure standards of work and cleanliness are maintained
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs and planned improvement works
• Lead on site health and safety, including inspections, risk assessments and compliance
• Manage fire safety arrangements, emergency procedures and first aid provision
• Work alongside catering services to support safe and effective delivery
• Assist with premises budgets and longer-term site planning
• Arrange rooms and spaces for exams, events and school activities
• Deal confidently with urgent site issues as they arise
• Build positive working relationships with contractors, colleagues and external partners
• Support environmental and sustainability improvements across the site

• Have experience working in facilities, premises or site management
• Be confident supervising staff and coordinating day-to-day site activity
• Have a practical understanding of health and safety requirements
• Be comfortable working with contractors and external providers
• Be organised, reliable and confident using IT systems
• Take a calm, solutions-focused approach when problems arise
• Communicate well with staff, students and visitors
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative and pride in your work
• Be committed to providing a safe and well-maintained learning environment
• Provide positive references, including from a current employer

• A management or business-related qualification, or equivalent experience
• Facilities or health and safety training (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH)
• Experience supporting catering or cleaning services
• Awareness of PFI or contracted services
• Some exposure to tendering or contract monitoring

This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

All suitable candidates will be contacted w/c 5 January regarding interviews w/c 12 January.