Site Manager

Company: Enlightenment Education
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Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

Site Manager – Term-Time Only (Split Shift)

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Full-Time • Immediate Start • Derby

A hands-on Site Manager is required to support two specialist school sites. This role covers practical site management, caretaking, maintenance, security, statutory checks and contractor monitoring.

About the Role

  • Routine maintenance, minor repairs, painting, plumbing and practical caretaking

  • Opening, closing and securing the premises (split-shift pattern)

  • Occasional out-of-hours call-outs

  • Cleaning support, waste disposal and replenishing toiletries

  • Monitoring contractors and ensuring safe working practices

  • Completing compliance checks: fire safety, CoSHH, legionella, PAT testing, H&S records

  • Grounds maintenance, drains, gullies and external areas

  • Furniture moves, deliveries and general porterage

  • Working flexibly across two sites depending on daily priorities

Candidate Suitability

  • Comfortable carrying out practical duties personally, not just supervising

  • Experienced in environments supporting pupils with additional or behavioural needs

  • Confident working across two sites and adapting to changing demands

  • Accepts the split-shift hours and potential call-outs

  • Happy completing routine site duties, cleaning support and operational checks

Hours

  • Monday–Friday

  • 7:00am–10:30am and 2:00pm–6:00pm (term-time xwwtmva only)

What We’re Looking For

  • Health & Safety knowledge (Fire Safety, CoSHH, Legionella, Asbestos Awareness)

  • Experience in site/facilities management

  • Strong problem-solving and organisation

  • Good communication and record-keeping

  • Full UK driving licence

If you’re proactive, reliable and confident maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026