East of England

Site Manager in Thurrock

Temporary

Thurrock, SS17

Start immediately

Closing date: 08/12/26

Site Manager – Primary School (Temporary, Thurrock)

Join us for a valued role as Site Manager at a friendly primary school based in the Thurrock area. You’ll be trusted with opening and closing the site, acting as a key holder, and ensuring that all areas are kept clear and tidy by monitoring the cleaning team and site operations. Each morning, you’ll support the catering team with stock management, ordering, and supplies. Your day will also include DIY and general maintenance, routine compliance checks such as fire alarm testing and water flushing, coordinating contractors during school holidays, and helping set up the hall for events and activities. Additional responsibilities include general porterage, checking site and buildings, receiving deliveries, moving equipment, and setting up facilities for breakfast clubs, assemblies, and other school activities.

Salary: £14.80 per hour (£16.59 per hour including rolled up holiday pay), paid monthly.

About TIB Services

We are a recruitment agency acting on behalf of a primary school to connect reliable individuals with rewarding site support roles in education.

Your Responsibilities

Opening and closing the school site; acting as a trusted key holder
Monitoring the cleaning team to keep all areas clear and tidy
Supporting the catering team each morning (stock management, ordering, replenishing supplies)
Completing general DIY and maintenance tasks
Carrying out routine compliance checks (e.g., fire alarm testing, water flushing)
Coordinating and booking contractors, especially during school holidays
Setting up the hall and facilities for assemblies, breakfast clubs, and school events
Receiving and distributing deliveries, moving equipment, and general porterage
Checking the site and buildings to ensure safety and readiness

What We’re Looking For

Reliable, professional, and proactive approach
Good DIY and basic maintenance skills
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety in a school setting
Ability to work independently and communicate well with others
Flexible attitude and willingness to support a range of school activities

Benefits

Reliable monthly payment
Ongoing support from our team
Flexible, rewarding work that fits around your life
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community
Valued role in a welcoming school environment

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, and encourage mature candidates and those returning to work to apply. TIB Services is proud to be:

An Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
REC Corporate Member
REC Audited Education award holder
Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) Partner
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Partner

How to Apply

Interested in this rewarding role? Please complete our short application form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At TIB Services, we believe all staff and students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Your experience and reliability can help make that happen.

Disclosure requirement: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from working in this role and will be required to disclose all convictions, including those that are spent and unspent, as part of the recruitment process.