Purpose of the Role:
As a Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our College's campuses. You'll provide effective porterage, minor maintenance services and essential support to staff and students. Your flexibility, reliability and ability to work independently or as part of a team will be critical in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Key Responsibilities
● Teamwork and Flexibility: Work across campuses on a rotational
shift pattern:
○ Week 1: Monday-Thursday (6:00 am - 2:00 pm).
○ Week 2: Monday-Thursday (2:00 pm- 10:00 pm).
○ Fridays: 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
● Porterage and Maintenance: Perform manual handling duties, set up and relocate
furniture / equipment, and carry out minor maintenance tasks.
● Minibus Operations: Drive the College minibus to facilitate resource transportation,
postal service and operate a shuttle service.
● Safety and Security:
○ Conduct site safety and housekeeping inspections.
○ Perform key holder duties, including locking / unlocking premises on a rota
basis.
○ Patrol the estate to ensure the security of the premises.
● Customer Service: Provide excellent service while interacting with staff, students
and visitors.
● Logistics: Handle postal services, distribute incoming goods and facilitate contractor /
college visitor booking-in procedures.
● Systems and Administration:
○ Access and monitor security systems (CCTV, fire alarms, intruder systems).
○ Use the computer-based Help Desk system to manage and respond to routine
estates tasks.
● Other Duties: Work flexibly to cover absent colleagues and undertake additional
tasks commensurate with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications & Knowledge
● Full, clean UK Driving Licence and able to drive a mini bus for work purposes (D1
category required).
● Relevant and up-to-date first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
● IT literacy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
● Practical understanding of Health and Safety at work regulations as they apply to
estates and maintenance services.
Experience & Competencies
● Previous experience in a similar role or environment.
● Basic maintenance skills and the ability to perform minor repairs.
● Excellent customer service skills with a focus on care and professionalism.
● Strong literacy and numeracy skills for administrative tasks, including record-keeping
and inspections.
Additional Information
This role requires flexibility and adaptability to work across different College campuses and
undertake varied duties as necessary. The job description may be updated periodically to
reflect the evolving needs of the College.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
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