Lead Maintenance Officer – Coastal Centre (Flexible Hours)

Field Studies Council; Torcross; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance 5 x your salary

Health & Wellbeing Support App

Cycle to work and EV schemes

Reward programme with discounts and /

Job summary

Field Studies Council Slapton is seeking a proactive Maintenance Officer to lead the upkeep of a busy learning centre set in a stunning coastal landscape. You will manage repairs, safety checks and day-to-day operations to keep facilities safe and welcoming.

You’ll work hands-on with interior and exterior maintenance, coordinate external contractors, and support learning programmes with a reliable, can-do approach. A full driving licence and resilience to on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of interior and exterior maintenance work
• Health & Safety responsibilities awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead in keeping our centre safe, compliant and running smoothly
• Carry out internal and external repairs to fabric and fittings
• Oversee routine Health & Safety monitoring, checks and record-keeping
• Maintain and monitor systems such as heating, alarms and essential equipment
• Liaise with external contractors for planned and reactive maintenance
• Contribute to maintenance planning and MOTs for location vehicles
• Support grounds maintenance, waste management and site cleanliness
• Set up rooms and assist other teams with tasks during busy periods
• Be part of duty/on-call rota to support customers and emergencies

Job description

Field Studies Council Slapton is seeking a proactive Maintenance Officer to lead the upkeep of a busy learning centre set in a stunning coastal landscape. You will manage repairs, safety checks and day-to-day operations to keep facilities safe and welcoming.

You’ll work hands-on with interior and exterior maintenance, coordinate external contractors, and support learning programmes with a reliable, can-do approach. A full driving licence and resilience to on-call duties are required.