Job reference
0001SiteMaint_1765287926
Company Name
Salary
£100 - £120 per day + dependent on experience and role
Location
Neston
Industry sector
Facilities
Job type
Contract | Part Time
Job start date
05/01/2026
Posted date
09/12/2025
Closing date
30/12/2025
School Site Manager - Neston area, Wirral - Facilities, Health & Safety
Hours: 30 hours, split shift (local commuters preferred)
Start: January 2026
Salary: £100 - £120/day (term time only)
Are you a reliable, hands-on facilities professional looking for a flexible, part-time role that makes a real difference? Academics is seeking a dedicated School Site Manager for a primary school in the Neston area: a key role to keep the buildings, grounds and safety systems running smoothly.
What you'll do:
* Oversee and manage maintenance of buildings, grounds, and general site facilities, including repairs, decorating, basic plumbing, joinery and grounds maintenance.
* Act as key-holder: open and close the site; manage contractors; monitor water temperatures; carry out fire-alarm/fire-safety checks; perform risk assessments and update records digitally.
* Assist with site traffic control, snow clearance or gritting when needed, and other general safety and maintenance tasks.
* Support overall Health & Safety compliance and record-keeping.
* Liaise with outside contractors, handle scheduling of maintenance/inspection checks, and ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
You may be a good fit if you:
* Have a strong level of literacy and numeracy; experience with report writing, inspections or safety checks is desirable.
* Are comfortable working independently, able to manage your time reliably and flexibly - this role may involve split shifts.
* Have basic skills in plumbing/joinery/DIY, and a willingness to carry out general maintenance tasks.
* Have a working knowledge of digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) for logging maintenance, risk assessments and reporting.
* Are dependable, organised and committed to the safe, effective upkeep of a busy school environment.
* Have a H&S qualification (desirable)
* Have a DBS Enhanced Certificate (or are willing to get one) (required)
* Commutable to Neston area
What's on offer:
* 30 hours/week, all-year-round contract - giving flexibility and work-life balance.
* Opportunity to take on a vital, visible role within a school community, providing security and stability for pupils and staff.
* Room for development with further training.
* New Year start.
Next steps:
If you'd like to find out more or discuss the role of School Site Manager in more detail - please contact us at Academics with your CV outlining your maintenance / site-management experience, availability and suitability for this role.
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