Maintenance & Safety Supervisor – Lead Estates Team

Downe House School; Longlane; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

On-site gym

Free meals

On-site parking

Regular social events

Induction programme

Job summary

Downe House School is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to join our Estates team. You will oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management, and maintenance operations across the school estate, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Based in a rural location near Thatcham, the role offers a salary of £37,000 – £40,000 depending on experience, with a generous pension, on-site gym and swimming facilities, free

Qualifications

• Experienced and proactive maintenance professional.
• Strong technical maintenance expertise.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience overseeing compliance and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory compliance and health & safety across the school estate.
• Manage maintenance operations to keep facilities safe and functional.
• Supervise the Estates team and provide guidance and training.
• Coordinate contractor management and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Health and safety

Statutory compliance

Facilities management

Job description

Downe House School is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to join our Estates team. You will oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management, and maintenance operations across the school estate, ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Based in a rural location near Thatcham, the role offers a salary of £37,000 – £40,000 depending on experience, with a generous pension, on-site gym and swimming facilities, free