Building Services Supervisor

Featherstone Primary School; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Online CPD courses access

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Featherstone Primary School is seeking a reliable Building Services Supervisor to join the Site Team. The role suits someone with DIY and maintenance skills who enjoys a hands-on working environment.

You will support safety, security, grounds work, and preparing spaces for lessons and events, with a flexible shift pattern between early morning and early evening.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on approach to maintain and improve school facilities.
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and perform keyholding duties to open/close the site.
• Care for grounds and outdoor areas, including litter and snow clearance.
• Prepare rooms and spaces for lessons and events, coordinate deliveries.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities.
• Assist with porterage duties and moving equipment as required.
• Follow health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices.
• Support safeguarding and welfare policies for children and staff.

Skills

Hands-on

DIY

Maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Porterage

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. The role operates on a variable shift pattern, within working hours scheduled between 7.00am and 6.00pm.

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.
• Able to follow instructions positively, work cooperatively with others, and contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school.
• 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.

The role is subject to formal evaluation under Birmingham City Council Equal Pay Programme Evaluation Process.