Education Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Marchant Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor for a school in York. The role focuses on maintaining buildings and grounds, coordinating routine maintenance, supervising staff, and ensuring safety around pupils and staff.

The ideal candidate will have school facilities experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to liaise with contractors. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the position is full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous premises or facilities experience within a school is essential.
• Experience coordinating maintenance tasks or supervising site staff.
• A sound understanding of school-site health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence liaising with contractors, senior staff and external service providers.
• The ability to prioritise urgent repairs and manage planned work.
• A practical and professional approach to maintaining a safe school environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine maintenance and planned site inspections.
• Allocate daily tasks to premises staff and monitor completion.
• Identify building defects and arrange appropriate repairs.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise site access in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain records relating to maintenance, inspections and health and safety.
• Support fire safety checks, emergency procedures and general site security.
• Monitor maintenance supplies and report equipment or resource requirements.
• Help ensure classrooms, communal areas and external spaces remain safe and fit for purpose.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance coordination

Health and safety

Contractor liaison

Task prioritisation

Organisational skills

Safety procedures

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor for a school in York. The role focuses on maintaining buildings and grounds, coordinating routine maintenance, supervising staff, and ensuring safety around pupils and staff.

The ideal candidate will have school facilities experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to liaise with contractors. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the position is full-time and permanent.