Facilities Manager

Long-term temporary contract with the o  pportunity to move permanent for the right candidate
Enlightenment   Education   is   recruiting   a   proactive   and   reliable   Site   Manager   to   support   a   busy   school  in   Derby.
You'll   play   a   key   role   in   keeping   the   site   safe,   secure,   clean   and   well-maintained.
This   position   will   start   on   a    long-term   temporary   basis   ,   with   a    clear   opportunity   to   progress   to   a   permanent   contract    for   the   right   person.
About   the   role      You'll   deliver   an   efficient   site   management   and   caretaking   service,   ensuring   the   building   and   grounds   remain   safe,   healthy   and   attractive   for   pupils,   staff   and   visitors.
This   is   a   hands-on   role   with   a   strong   focus   on   health   &   safety,   maintenance,   compliance   and   facilities   management.
Key   responsibilities
Carry   out   daily   site   checks   and   ensure   full   compliance   with   health   &   safety   policies

Maintain   heating   systems,   water   hygiene   checks,   legionella   testing   and   accurate   records

Complete   first-line   repairs,   minor   plumbing,   painting   and   general   maintenance

Keep   external   areas,   drains,   gullies   and   grounds   clean,   safe   and   well-maintained

Oversee   contractors   and   monitor   works   on   site

Manage   site   security,   including   opening/locking   and   responding   to   emergencies

Support   cleaning   standards   and   deep-cleaning   schedules

Ensure   CoSHH,   fire   safety   checks   and   PAT   testing   requirements   are   met

Maintain   stock   levels   of   consumables   and   report   low   levels

Provide   porterage,   deliveries   and   occasional   support   across   other   sites

What   we're   looking   for      Essential:
IOSH   Level   3   or   willingness   to   work   towards

Health   &   Safety   certification

Experience   in   site   or   facilities   management

Knowledge   of   basic   repairs,   maintenance   and   compliance   checks

Fire   Safety,   CoSHH,   Legionella   and   Asbestos   awareness

Strong   communication,   organisation   and   problem-solving   skills

Basic   IT   skills   for   record-keeping

Full   UK   driving   licence   and   ability   to   travel   between   sites

Desirable:
Leadership   or   sustainability   qualifications

Experience   managing   contractors   and   multi-site   teams

Knowledge   of   RIDDOR,   HSE,   CDM   regulations   and   safeguarding

Personal   attributes      We're   looking   for   someone   proactive,   organised   and   able   to   build   strong   working   relationships.
You'll   be   a   team   player   with   excellent   communication   skills,   able   to   prioritise   tasks   and   take   initiative   to   keep   the   site   running   smoothly.
Why   join   us?
You'll   be   part   of   a   supportive   organisation   committed   to   maintaining   high-quality   learning   environments.
For   the   right   candidate,   this   temporary   role   offers   a    clear   pathway   to   a   permanent   contract   .