Estates Site Supervisor - The Royal Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking an Estates Site Supervisor to manage and supervise the Estates team. The role includes hands-on maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with external contractors. Candidates should have supervisory experience, building maintenance knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to a well-regarded educational institution's operational excellence.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free membership of the School's Fitness Suite

Free use of the swimming pool

Tax efficient purchases of gadgets

Social functions/concerts/plays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a facilities or estates management environment.
• Strong practical background in building maintenance and health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Estates team, delegating work and monitoring performance.
• Perform and supervise planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through regular inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Health and safety procedures

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Estates Site Supervisor to lead our Estates Team in the delivery of all operational, planned, and reactive maintenance and site management duties. This is a working-supervisor role, meaning the postholder will be hands-on and directly involved in daily maintenance tasks alongside the team. The Estates Site Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the School's Estates team, including line managing a skilled team of maintenance assistants. The postholder will ensure the school's buildings and facilities are maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe and effective learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and Leadership: Lead, motivate, and supervise the Estates team, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. This includes delegating work, monitoring performance, and providing training and support in conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager.
• Maintenance and Operations: Actively perform and supervise all planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, routine checks alongside the Estates Assistants and Apprentice. Utilise the School's Compliance Pod (Estates' helpdesk facility) software to ensure all jobs are completed in a timely manner.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential hazards in conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager. Supporting the delivery of DSE assessments for staff. Supporting the Estates & Facilities Manager with fire evacuation, lockdown practices etc as required.
• Contractor Management: Coordinate with external contractors for specialised maintenance and repair work in conjunction with the Estates & Facilities Manager.
• Administrative Tasks: Support the Estates & Facilities Manager in maintaining accurate records as well as managing and ordering supplies for the Estates team as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role, ideally within a facilities or estates management environment.
• A strong, practical background in building maintenance, health and safety procedures, and manual handling regulations.
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention for detail, proactive and flexible approach.
• The ability to be proactive and take the initiative to manage situations.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required for school events and lettings.

About the School

RGS is an exceptional place. We have a vision to be seen as world class in offering those most naturally able the best that a state funded school can offer. We have a proud tradition, dating back to the 13th Century of educating young men, and we are excited about becoming co-educational in the Sixth Form from September 2025. You will very much enjoy working with the students here who are courteous, committed, caring and entertaining.

Support and Benefits for Staff

Support staff at RGS provide a vital role in ensuring that the School not only runs smoothly but continues to develop. Whether joining one of the administration teams, being a technician, a support assistant, gap student, and working on the finances or around the extensive school estate, RGS welcomes colleagues from all backgrounds to bring an added dimension to our staff body. A range of roles exists from part time, term time only to full time and support staff have excellent opportunities to contribute towards school life. Although we do not ask our support staff to undertake teaching roles, we warmly encourage participation in school trips and co-curricular activities. Support staff are paid on the RGS scales, which are closely related to the locally negotiated Buckinghamshire Council pay range. For the benefit of support staff, the School participates in the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are a mutually supportive team and endeavour to ensure that all staff have a healthy work / life balance.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free membership of the School's Fitness Suite
• Free use of the swimming pool
• Tax efficient purchases of gadgets through the tech scheme
• Staff common room with free tea & coffee
• On site hot and cold food
• Social functions/concerts/plays etc
• Car parking onsite
• Accommodation (limited)
• Long service awards

Wellbeing and Activities

• Staff padel
• Staff football
• Staff yoga
• Staff badminton
• Staff tennis
• Staff touch rugby
• Christmas party
• Secret Santa
• Secret buddy
• Wellbeing group meetings
• Common Room cake day
• Wellbeing week
• End of term get-togethers
• Staff birthday cake breaks

Website: www.rgshw.com