School Caretaker

Sittingbourne, Kent
Reed

Site Manager

• Annual Salary: £28,995 – £32,769
• Location: Sittingbourne
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to maintain our college premises, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment for all. The role involves a variety of responsibilities from routine maintenance to overseeing development projects, promoting health and safety, and supervising external contractors.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain clean and secure college premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Perform handyperson activities, routine maintenance, refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs.
• Oversee contract cleaning arrangements and ensure the college is well-maintained.
• Promote health and safety, conducting regular checks and ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Supervise external contractors, ensuring safe working practices and quality of work.
• Act as the main key holder, managing the security of the college premises.
• Respond to emergencies, including out-of-hours call-outs, and maintain security systems.
• Delegate tasks to staff, manage team performance, and ensure adequate training is provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in site management, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to carry out small repairs and DIY projects, with a hands-on approach to maintenance.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing contractors.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all college staff.
• Flexibility to respond to out-of-hours emergencies and participate in training as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the KR 8 range.
• Full-time, permanent position with a consistent schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to the safety and development of educational facilities.
• Supportive working environment with a commitment to staff development.

To apply for the Site Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.