Hard Services Leader - Schools Facilities Maintenance

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone

PPE and workwear

Pension scheme

Career development through Career Path

MyLearning

Digital GP access for you and family

Discounts with travel providers (TUI,等

Retail discounts

Cinema tickets discounts

Job summary

Equipment Sales & Service Limited. seeks an experienced Hard Services Manager to lead planned and reactive maintenance across schools and buildings.

This hands-on role blends Hard FM management, compliance, contractor oversight and client engagement, directing engineers and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient maintenance to high standards. Join Compass to help feed people and drive progress while benefiting from competitive pay, great perks and extensive learning opportunities across one

Qualifications

• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience of electrical systems, installation, testing and inspection.
• Experience managing engineers and working with subcontractors.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Experience planning and scheduling complex maintenance activities.
• Confidence interpreting technical data and engineering reports.
• Experience using a CAFM system, such as Concept.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience as a duty holder (AP or RP).
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma in Health & Safety, or willingness to work towards it.
• Enhanced DBS Check requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of Hard Services maintenance (planned and reactive).
• Manage and motivate engineers while coordinating subcontractors.
• Promote health, safety and environmental culture across operations.
• Ensure services meet SLAs, procedures, statutory requirements and standards.
• Manage labour, equipment and resources within contract budgets.
• Deputise for the Contract Manager when required.
• Plan staffing, training and succession.
• Use CAFM data to improve efficiency and performance.
• Produce reports for the client and identify improvements.
• Oversee third-party contractors and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery and safety.
• Be hands-on and support engineers with knowledge and guidance.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns in local schools/buildings.
• Attend off-site meetings and training as required.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical fault-finding

People management

Health & safety awareness

Data interpretation

CAFM proficiency

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma in Health & Safety

Tools

CAFM Concept

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Equipment Sales & Service Limited. seeks an experienced Hard Services Manager to lead planned and reactive maintenance across schools and buildings.

This hands-on role blends Hard FM management, compliance, contractor oversight and client engagement, directing engineers and subcontractors to deliver safe, efficient maintenance to high standards. Join Compass to help feed people and drive progress while benefiting from competitive pay, great perks and extensive learning opportunities across one