Site Supervisor
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB1 1BB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Hays Education are working in partnership with a specialist SEND school in Blackburn to recruit a dedicated and proactive School Site Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and highly regarded school that provides specialist education for children and young people with additional needs. The school is seeking a reliable and hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment for both pupils and staff.
Applications are welcomed from candidates available immediately who are interested in a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, as well as those seeking a permanent position from the outset.
Your new role
As School Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management and upkeep of the school site, ensuring the premises remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday: 11.30am - 5.30pm and Friday: 10.30am - 4.30pm - 30 hours a week, full-year.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and securing the school site daily
- Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and general caretaking duties
- Monitoring the condition of buildings, grounds and facilities
- Conducting regular health and safety checks and maintaining compliance records
- Managing site security and responding to any maintenance or security concerns
- Liaising with contractors and overseeing works carried out on site
- Supporting with planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Assisting with room setups, furniture moves and school events as required
- Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors
- Supporting the school in meeting all statutory health and safety requirements
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have previous experience in a school site supervisor, caretaker, facilities or estates role
- Possess good practical maintenance and DIY skills
- Have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements
- Be organised, reliable and able to work independently
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
Experience within an education setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this School Site Supervisor role in Blackburn, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, or contact the Hays Education team for a confidential discussion about your next career move.
Hays Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks.
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