Interim school Facilities Supervisor
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2LA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4788079_1776178903 |
Summary
Your new company
We are seeking a proactive and reliable Facilities Supervisor to oversee site operations across two secondary schools in Sheffield. This is a hands-on role for someone who is not afraid to get involved in day-to-day maintenance tasks, while also confidently supervising site staff, contractors, and delegating work effectively.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring both school sites are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational to support teaching and learning.
Your new role
This interim Facilities Supervisor job will have the following responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate facilities and site staff across both schools.
- Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance tasks
- Ensure statutory and compliance checks are completed and recorded, including (but not limited to):
- Health & Safety inspections
- Fire safety checks
- Water hygiene and asbestos awareness
- Act as a keyholder and respond to site issues as required
- Manage contractors on site and ensure work is completed safely and to standard
- Delegate tasks effectively and monitor workloads
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, compliance, and inspections
- Support school events, lettings, and occasional out-of-hours activities
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across both sites
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in facilities, premises, or site supervision (ideally within a school or similar environment)
- Is practical, hands-on, and confident in carrying out maintenance tasks.
- Has a good understanding of compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding requirements
- Can lead, supervise, and motivate site staff
- Is organised, reliable, and able to manage priorities across two sites.
- Has good communication skills and can work positively with staff, students, and contractors
This job is a temporary position in the first instance. We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum, and you will need to be willing to undergo a DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service. You will be required to hold 5 or more GCSEs, inclusive of Maths and English for this role at grade 4 or above.
What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme, where you could receive £250 in vouchers. T&Cs apply.
What you need to do now
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