Maintenance Supervisor

First Recruitment Services; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

• Position: Maintenance Supervisor
• Salary: £40,000 -£42,000 per year plus very good all round company benefits, including 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays. This role is subject to DBS clearance.
• Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
• Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00, all year round
• Role based on the outskirts of East Grinstead. Due to rural and unique workplace location, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking on site for all staff.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our educational based client as they seek to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Supervisor to join their team within their site in the East Grinstead area. This is a superb opportunity to work within a small team and line manage but also to work in a ‘hands on’ manner.

Purpose of the role:

To supervise maintenance of the school premises, including the grounds, to the highest standard and in compliance with all health and safety regulations for the safe enjoyment of pupils, staff and visitors.

Duties will include:

GENERAL

• Assist management to implement the recommendations of all inspection reports including the fire risk assessment, the five year fixed wire testing report, the asbestos monitoring report and the water risk assessment.
• Arrange and manage contractors for all required inspection reports.
• Ensure the school’s asbestos management plan is actioned and reviewed regularly.
• Carry out minor repairs within the school site.
• Respond to any out of hours emergency calls.
• Manage all contractors whilst on site.

MAINTENANCE PLANNING

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Regular inspection of facilities to identify faults and repairs.
• Accurate recording of inspections, findings and actions.
• Regular follow up on results of audits and inspections.
• Respond to maintenance requests, prioritise repairs and ensure timely completion of works.
• Keep accurate records of outstanding and completed maintenance tasks.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Ensure suitable levels of maintenance supplies and equipment are available.
• Ensure systems are in place to keep all maintenance equipment in good order.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Supervise the maintenance team and assign tasks.
• Monitor performance of the team and provide training if and when necessary.
• Assist the Finance and Facilities manager with the recruitment of staff for the team.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Consult with the school’s Health and Safety advisors to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Ensure all the relevant information and documents are received from contractors and comply to the relevant health and safety regulations before any work commences.
• To promote high standards of health & safety in the workplace, ensuring that the School’s Health & Safety Policy and procedures are followed.
• Facilitate implementation of the company health & safety strategy.

Competencies, knowledge and skills required

• Experience of managing a small team.
• Good computer skills.
• Relevant experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting / decorating.
• Due to workplace location, you must be a driver (full UK licence) and have your own vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team within a very friendly, unique and welcoming setting.

For more information regarding this new Maintenance Supervisor opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.