Site Manager Vacancy – September Start or Sooner
Location: Chatham
Immediate Interviews Available | Long-Term to Permanent Opportunity
Supply Desk are working closely with a welcoming primary school in Chatham that are seeking a reliable, committed, and experienced Site Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, split-shift position with an immediate or September start, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and trustworthy individual with a background in site management or caretaking, ideally in a school environment or a similar industry. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Split shift hours: Monday to Friday, typically 7:00–11:00 AM and 3:00–6:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities:
Opening and closing the school each day
Conducting regular site checks to ensure cleanliness, security, and safety
General maintenance tasks such as minor plumbing, electrical work, and decorating
Fire safety and health & safety compliance (e.g. fire drills, legionella flushing, COSHH)
Preparing the site for adverse weather (e.g. gritting during winter)
Managing waste and portering duties
Supervising contractors and overseeing external works
Responding to urgent maintenance issues or call-outs as needed
Ideal Candidate:
Based in or near Chatham
Driver with access to own vehicle (preferred)
Previous experience in site management, preferably within a school or similar setting
Fire safety qualifications or strong awareness of health & safety protocols (desirable)
Flexible and organised, with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
Committed to high standards of maintenance and safety
If you're looking for a stable, long-term role with the potential to go permanent and you're ready to make a difference in a local school community, we’d love to hear from you.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service) and meet Safer Recruitment standards. Supply Desk is REC Gold Standard certified, placing us among the top 10% of agencies in the UK