Building Site Supervisor, Primary School

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and practical Building Services Supervisor to join our busy Site Team. This role would suit someone with experience as a handyman, caretaker, premises assistant, or an individual with DIY and maintenance skills who enjoys a hands-on working environment.

Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our school buildings, grounds, and facilities remain safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. The role operates on a variable shift pattern, with working hours scheduled between 7.00am and 6.00pm.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for site security through keyholding duties, including site opening, lock-up procedures, and alarm operation.
• Maintaining the school grounds and outdoor areas, including litter picking, gritting, snow clearance, and other routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Supporting the preparation and clearing of classrooms, halls, and outdoor spaces for lessons, assemblies and school events and help manage deliveries and site stock.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general building upkeep to a high standard.
• Assisting with porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries as required.
• Working in accordance with health and safety procedures and contributing to a positive safety culture across the school.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school's safeguarding policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a practical, hands-on approach and is happy to undertake a range of physical duties.
• Possesses good DIY and maintenance skills, along with a proactive attitude and commitment to maintaining our school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Enjoys working both indoors and outdoors in a busy school environment alongside pupils, staff, visitors, and contractors.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach to work and a positive, solution-focused "can-do" attitude.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Is able to work independently, using initiative to identify and resolve issues when required.
• Maintaining the school grounds and outdoor areas, including litter picking, gritting, snow clearance, and other routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Supporting the preparation and clearing of classrooms, halls, and outdoor spaces for lessons, assemblies and school events and help manage deliveries and site stock.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general building upkeep to a high standard.
• Assisting with porterage duties, including moving furniture, equipment, and deliveries as required.
• Working in accordance with health and safety procedures and contributing to a positive safety culture across the school.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in line with the school's safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Is willing to undertake relevant training and professional development to support the role.

What we offer:

• A well‑maintained, well‑resourced school environment
• 30 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to a wide range of online CPD courses
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Visits prior to applying are recommended and warmly welcomed. To arrange, please email: [email protected] indicating your availability to attend between the hours of 07:00 – 18:00.

Closing Date: 8th November 2026 Midnight

How to Apply: For full details and to apply for this role, please visit MyNewTerm by clicking the link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/103318/EDV-2026-FPS-54501 or copy and paste into your browser. Alternatively visit the vacancy page on the school website: https://www.featherstoneprimaryschool.co.uk/

We will consider applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. As such, this vacancy may close early if a suitable applicant is appointed or sufficient applications are received.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Applications must be the applicant’s own work and accurately reflect their skills, experience, and suitability for the role. While technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to assist with spelling, grammar, or wording, applications that are found to have been substantially generated or produced using AI may not be considered and could be disregarded as part of the selection process.

The role is subject to formal evaluation under Birmingham City Council Equal Pay Programme Evaluation Process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Featherstone Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Featherstone Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with the requirements set out in KCSIE 2026, an online search will also be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify and incidents or issues. The outcome of the online search may be discussed at interview.

Pay: £25,614.00-£29,071.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person