Facilities Manager Job Kirkham, Preston

Facilities Manager (School Site) Kirkham, Preston 32,061 - 36,363

Join this High School as a Facilities Manager. Focus on maintenance, security, and H&S compliance. 32,061 - 36,363 + Excellent Benefits. Apply now!

This High School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and committed Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, security, and operation of our school site in Kirkham, Preston.

If you have a strong Health & Safety background, excellent DIY/maintenance skills, and a proactive 'can do' approach, this is an excellent opportunity to manage a crucial school function all year round.

The Core Role: Maintenance, Compliance & Security

Working under the general guidance of the Headteacher/School Business Manager, this post focuses on ensuring the school provides a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• School Maintenance & Repair: Taking the lead on general maintenance, minor repair work, and DIY activities across the school buildings, grounds, and site equipment. Must be competent with general repair/small builds experience to plant and equipment.

• Legal Safety Compliance: Undertake and record routine in-house inspections, tests, and legal safety checks (e.g., Fire Safety, Water Hygiene, Electrical checks).

• Health & Safety Lead: Implement and enforce robust Health & Safety (H&S), Fire Safety, and COSHH procedures to ensure full site compliance with all statutory regulations.

• Site Security: Responsible for key holding, managing security systems, and overseeing the opening and closing of the premises. Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required.

• Contractor Management: Oversee and monitor external contractors carrying out planned and reactive maintenance work.

• Teamwork: The ability to work independently and effectively as part of the wider school team, establishing good professional relationships at all levels.

• Proven experience in a Facilities, Site Management, or Premises role, ideally within an education or public sector setting.

• Excellent, demonstrable DIY/handyperson skills and experience in plant and equipment maintenance.

• Expert knowledge of Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and COSHH legislation.

• A high level of competence in site security procedures.

• Ability to plan workload, manage projects, and work effectively to deadlines.

• A flexible, committed, and enthusiastic approach.

We value our staff and offer a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary: Generous salary structure aligned with SCP 19-25.

• Health & Well-being: Healthcare cash back plan (includes optical, dental, physio, and diagnostics) provided free by the Trust, plus 6 free counselling sessions.

• Financial Schemes: Access to the Government pension scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).

• Career Growth: Training and development opportunities with promotion opportunities across the Trust.

• Work-Life: Free parking and a Trust-wide focus on staff well-being.

The Education Partnership Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and an online search as part of our due diligence process.

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