Site Manager or Assistant

Experienced Site Manager – Immediate Start
Location: Gillingham, Medway

Supply Desk are seeking a reliable, experienced, and proactive individual to join the team at a secondary grammar school in Gillingham, Medway, as a Site Manager. If you have experience in site management, caretaking, or maintenance and are looking for a new opportunity, this could be the perfect role for you.

This is a temporary position starting ASAP and running until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The role is full-time, working 5 days per week, with flexible working hours to suit the needs of the school, including early mornings and late evenings.

The school is a secondary grammar school in Gillingham, Medway, and they are looking for someone with the practical skills and initiative to maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for both staff, pupils, and visitors.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school premises. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the school each day, including early mornings and late evenings.

• Ensuring the premises are secure, clean, and safe at all times.

• Undertaking basic maintenance and repairs across the site, including plumbing, electrical checks, and decorating.

• Managing Health and Safety requirements, such as fire safety checks, legionella flushing, and COSHH compliance.

• Responding promptly to emergencies, including call-outs and unexpected repairs.

• Preparing the site during adverse weather conditions, such as frost and snow.

• Supervising contractors and overseeing any external works on the premises.

• Portering and waste management.

• Experience as a Site Manager, Caretaker, or Handyman, ideally within a school environment or with general maintenance experience.

• A proactive, reliable approach with the ability to carry out a range of basic repairs and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and decorating work.

• Fire and safety training is ideal but not essential.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and manage your time effectively.

• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices.

• Experience in supervising contractors and overseeing external works.

• Dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your journey.

• Competitive pay rates, based on experience.

• Access to a variety of training opportunities to enhance your skills.

• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 for introducing fellow professionals.

If you are an experienced Site Manager or have relevant handyman/maintenance experience and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please contact us at (phone number removed), or visit (url removed) for current vacancies across Kent.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must complete an enhanced DBS check, be on the update service, and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Supply Desk is an REC Gold Standard agency, placing us among the top 10% of agencies in the UK!