Maintenance Manager - Operational (Full-Time, All Year Round)

SEVENOAKS SCHOOL; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Sevenoaks is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee operational tasks across the facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or building services and have an essential understanding of estates and maintenance operations. Applicants must complete a full application form and provide an updated CV by 22/01/2026. The role is full-time and year-round, providing a crucial service to support the educational mission of the school.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of estates and maintenance operations is essential.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or building services.
• Experience in managing maintenance tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational maintenance of school facilities.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems are functioning properly.
• Manage a team responsible for maintenance and repair tasks.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Building services knowledge

Estates management

Maintenance operations

Job description

Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a Maintenance Manager - Operational (Full-time, all year round).

We are looking for someone who has a background in mechanical, electrical or building services. Strong working knowledge of estates and maintenance operations is essential for this role.

Please see Job Description above for full details about the role.

Please Note

For applicants applying from other job boards, please ensure you get diverted to the website that contains our application form.

For applicants applying directly on the support staff vacancy page of the Sevenoaks School website, please click on ‘Read more’ alongside the role you are applying for and then click on‘Apply Now’ (Blue button) on the next page that appears and follow the instructions.

To be considered, you will need to complete the full application form and also attach an updated CV.

The closing date for applications is 22/01/2026 at 23:59. The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358.