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Building Services Manager

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Sutton Coldfield

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GBP 26,000

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10 days ago

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Job summary

A school in Sutton Coldfield seeks a Building Services Manager to ensure the proper maintenance and safety of its facilities. The role calls for an individual with technical knowledge and experience in a school environment, ensuring a conducive learning space.

Qualifications

Sound technical knowledge of building compliance required.
Previous experience in school caretaking preferred.
Good working knowledge of IT systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the school environment.
Liaise with contractors and manage health and safety.
Open and close school buildings ensuring security.

Skills

Technical knowledge of buildings compliance

Maintenance skills

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36.5 hours per week all year round.

Start date 1st September 2025 subject to relevant notice periods

Minworth Junior & Infant School is a one-form entry school located in Sutton Coldfield. We have 210 pupils and 36 staff on site and have an excellent reputation of delivering high quality education at our setting.

Minworth Junior & Infant School,

Minworth Junior & Infant School

Building Services Manager

Grade 3 SCP 9

Full Time £25,119

36.5 hours per week all year round.

Start date 1st September 2025 subject to relevant notice periods

Minworth Junior & Infant School is a one-form entry school located in Sutton Coldfield. We have 210 pupils and 36 staff on site and have an excellent reputation of delivering high quality education at our setting.

Due to the retirement of our existing Building Services Manager, we are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual to join our team. You will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance, health and safety, and overall well-being of our school environment and its occupants, aligning closely with guidelines and legislation. We will support the successful candidate with a hand over prior to the starting date.

You will carry out a range of responsibilities to include:-

Carrying out general maintenance and DIY works around the school site.
Dealing with external contractor visits and liaising with contractors through any major works.
Opening and closing the school buildings ensuring the security of our site.
Leading on all aspects of Health and Safety around the school
Moving furniture/equipment when required.
Ensuring all maintenance and H&S take place within the timescales.
Undertaking cleaning as required both inside and outside covering all the school grounds.
Carry out all directed daily tasks to an excellent standard.
To be the principal key holder for the premises and be responsive to any emergency situations that arise within the school premises, including those of which occur outside of designated working hours.

With your leadership and forward thinking, our site and school grounds will not only meet but exceed standards, ensuring a conducive learning environment for our pupils and our school community.

Expectations of a suitable candidate:-

Have sound technical knowledge of buildings compliance.
Be professional and presentable at all times.
Ideally have previous school caretaking experience.
Be flexible with working hours and job requirements as these may be subject to change at any time. We are looking for a candidate to work a split shift work pattern.
Be expected to work through school holidays and at weekends when required.
Ensure that you meet all elements of the job description associated with this post.
Be expected to achieve ‘best value’ when obtaining quotes for works required.

Other requirements are as follows:-

Previous experience of working with and managing contractors working in school buildings.
Proven practical skills in maintenance and cleaning.
Experience of managing Health & Safety, contractors, cleaning staff
Relevant up to date training and evidence of CPD – Health and Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH etc. to ensure statutory compliance obligations.
A good working knowledge of information technology.
Work effectively with all existing contractors, suppliers and commissioned outside services to ensure the effective management of the school site.

School leaders are ambitious about further improving the school and are passionate about ensuring the very best opportunities and provision for the children within it. Additionally, leaders prioritise the well-being of all members of the school community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential for this role.

Closing date and shortlisting – Thursday 3rd July at 12pm

Formal interviews – Friday 11th July – time TBC

Visits to the school are essential for us to consider your application. Please contact bbishop@minworth.bham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Completed applications to be emailed to bbishop@minworth.bham.sch.uk

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