Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager

Avanti Schools Trust; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Schools Trust seeks a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a safe and welcoming environment at Avanti Grange School, managing daily operations, overseeing staff, and maintaining high facilities standards. The role offers competitive pay, professional development, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria

O2 discounts

Corporate eye test vouchers

Access to well-being programmes

Cycle-to-work schemes

Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in maintaining high standards of facilities.
• Oversee daily site operations and supervise premises staff.
• Carry out inspections, coordinate repairs, and manage maintenance budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager who has experience in a similar facilities / caretaker / maintenance supervisory role, good leadership skills and the know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance, is required for Avanti Grange School, part of Avanti Schools Trust, based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

SALARY: £27,715 - £29,587 annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (all year round)

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you someone who enjoys variety — from coordinating day-to-day site operations to liaising with contractors and supporting the school community?

Join the team as the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager and oversee the daily site operations, supervising premises staff, contractors and supporting caretaking and cleaning teams.

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager who has experience in a similar facilities / caretaker / maintenance supervisory role, good leadership skills and the know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance.

As the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager you will work closely with the Site Manager to make sure the buildings and grounds are always clean, secure and ready for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working as the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager your excellent organisational skills and commitment to excellence will help you play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors alike.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor / Deputy School Site Manager will include:

• Assist the Site Manager in ensuring the school’s facilities are maintained to a high standard, safe, clean, and fit for learning

• Oversee daily site operations, supervising premises staff, contractors and supporting caretaking and cleaning teams

• Carry out regular inspections and checks, coordinate repairs, and keep digital estates systems up to date

• Help manage budgets for maintenance and repairs efficiently, ensuring good value and compliance with health and safety regulations

• Communicate clearly with staff, parents and contractors, responding to facilities issues and supporting lettings when needed

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

BENEFITS

• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Plus many more

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13644

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