Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager

We have an excellent opportunity to join our team at Peak Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust, for a Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee site maintenance, facilities management and health and safety compliance within a specialist education setting. This hands-on role covers building maintenance, statutory compliance, site security and contractor management.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Caretaker, Estates Officer, Building Services Supervisor

This role is officially known within the organisation as a Site Manager

SALARY: £34,434 to £36,363 per annum

LOCATION: Dursley, Gloucestershire, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead site operations, maintenance and statutory compliance within a specialist school environment.

As a Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for site security, building maintenance, health and safety compliance and contractor management, ensuring the premises are safe, secure and fully operational at all times.

The Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Regional Site Manager, supporting facilities management, risk assessments and estates maintenance across the organisation, maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery.

ABOUT US

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.

We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Site Manager / Facilities and Maintenance Manager include:

• Site Maintenance and Repairs: Carry out minor repairs, reactive maintenance, basic plumbing, drainage and heating system tasks, and general upkeep of buildings and grounds
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure statutory inspections, testing and maintenance are completed and recorded in line with regulatory requirements
• Site Security: Manage daily opening and closing procedures and maintain secure access to the school premises
• Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors on site, ensuring safe working practices and regulatory compliance
• Cleaning Team Supervision: Monitor cleaning standards to ensure quality and value for money
• Risk Assessments: Support the development and review of site-related risk assessments in collaboration with external consultants
• Compliance Administration: Complete and maintain accurate records on compliance software systems
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain site equipment, tools and grounds machinery in safe working order
• Emergency Response: Assist with urgent works and site-related emergencies as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience in site maintenance, facilities management or estates management
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance, basic plumbing, heating systems and general repairs
• Experience with health and safety compliance, including COSHH, fire safety and statutory checks
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with staff, students, visitors and contractors
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and respond effectively to changing demands
• GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Competent using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

DESIRABLE

• Experience working within an education or school environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements within an education setting
• Experience using compliance or estates management software
• A background in a construction trade or technical discipline
• Knowledge of procurement processes for maintenance and service contracts

BENEFITS

• LGPS pension
• Great career progression and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14413

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Peak Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust