Building Services Supervisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Online CPD courses

LGPS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Featherstone Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a Building Services Supervisor to join our busy Site Team. This hands-on role would suit someone with DIY and maintenance skills who enjoys a practical working environment.

Under the Site Manager, you will help keep our school buildings, grounds and facilities safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors, carrying out security duties, grounds maintenance, basic repairs, and porterage as needed, with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach with physical duties.
• Good DIY and maintenance skills with proactive attitude.
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors in a busy school environment.
• Flexible, solution-focused, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site security through keyholding, opening/locking and alarm operation.
• Maintain school grounds and outdoor areas, including litter picking and snow clearance.
• Prepare and clear classrooms, halls and outdoor spaces for lessons and events; manage deliveries and stock.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and general building upkeep to a high standard.
• Assist with porterage: moving furniture, equipment and deliveries.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and promote a positive safety culture.

Skills

Hands-on

DIY skills

Maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Duties will include:

• 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.

• 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

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.

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

Closing Date: Friday Sunday 20th September 2026

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.