Facilities Site Manager

Salary: £30,559 - £32,654

Hours of work: 37hrs a week, 52 weeks a year

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Silverwood School for further information.

A bit about us:

Thank you for your interest in the Facilities Site Manager role at Silverwood School, we have 3 campuses across Wiltshire. Silverwood is a thriving and dynamic special school dedicated to providing the highest quality education for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic individuals who will help develop and maintain an inspirational environment for our students. If you share our vision for inclusive and innovative education, we would be delighted to hear from you.

All about the role:

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic

• Facilities Site Manager to work across our Chippenham sites, SN15 1QF & SN15 3QH.
• Facilities Site Manager / Grounds Person to work at our Trowbridge site, BA14 7EB.

Whilst school experience is preferred, we will consider applications from any candidates with transferable skills. You will be working with a supportive team and have a genuine passion for working with students with learning difficulties. We provide a Local Government Pension Scheme, offer continuous professional development and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

The main duties of the role are

• Keyholding, locking/unlocking and site security
• Assist with the implementation of Compliance including legionella, COSHH, asbestos and Fire Safety
• Responsible for reactive repairs and scheduled maintenance and undertaking regular site inspections
• Supervise Maintenance contractors whilst on site
• Supervision of School Vehicles including checks, MOT schedules and general cleanliness
• Porterage
• Acting as part of the Fire Response team
• Room preparation for meetings and external lettings
• Helping to uphold the Health & Safety of all users of the school in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing ancillary staff and Service provision Contractors
• Responsible for ensuring the School can function and that essential services are available

There may be some occasional weekend work required and a possibility of additional ad-hoc hours. This is a physically demanding role.

We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to high standards of delivery. You will be provided with training in all areas necessary.

This role in Chippenham is a full-time position, with cross site working between our main site and sixth form college.

The role in Trowbridge is a full-time position to manager the site and grounds.

Silverwood School is committed to all aspects of personal development, it is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. You will be part of the Pension Scheme, Wiltshire Employee Rewards and offered continuous professional development

Find out more and apply:

Visit our Eteach page to download an application form https://www.eteach.com/careers/rowdeford-wilts/

Or email HR@Silverwood.wilts.sch.uk and request further information.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Closing date (and time): 26 March 2025

Interview date: WC 31 March 2025

Commencement date: ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Candidate Pack Facilities Site Manager & Grounds Person, Chippenham

Candidate Pack Facilities Site Manager & Grounds Person, Trowbridge

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