Site Manager

SITE MANAGER – SCHOOL Environment

Location:

Washington, Sunderland

Hours:

36 hours per week

Contract:

Temporary / Ongoing Pay: £19 per hour PAYE | £24.35 per hour Umbrella Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to work within a school in the Washington, Sunderland area.

As Site Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the school provides a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the site, coordinating maintenance, repairs, contractors, compliance checks and general facilities requirements.

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the security, maintenance and general upkeep of the school premises and grounds.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, facilities and external areas, identifying defects, hazards and maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee reactive and planned maintenance works.
• Liaise with contractors and external suppliers, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor the condition of the site and arrange repairs where required.
• Support compliance with Health & Safety, fire safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school policies.
• Carry out routine checks of fire safety equipment, alarms, emergency lighting, water systems and other site facilities.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to inspections, maintenance, compliance and contractors.
• Manage site security, including opening and closing the school premises and responding to security issues when required.
• Oversee the cleanliness and presentation of internal and external areas, working closely with cleaning and facilities staff.
• Manage waste and recycling arrangements and ensure appropriate disposal procedures are followed.
• Assist with room setups, events and other activities taking place across the school.
• Monitor and manage site-related budgets, stock, supplies and equipment where required.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, incidents and urgent maintenance issues.
• Develop positive working relationships with school staff, pupils, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with relevant site procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Undertake practical maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate and within your level of competence.
• Support the school leadership team with facilities-related projects and improvements.
• Promote a safe, secure and welcoming environment across the school.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Caretaker, Premises Manager or similar role , preferably within a school, education, public sector or commercial environment.

You should have:

• Previous experience in site, premises, facilities or building management.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety and general building compliance.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance works.
• Practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.