Maintenance Supervisor

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

We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date. The interview process will involve an initial Teams screening call followed by an on-site interview. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks. At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to join our Estates team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled facilities professional to play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment across our extensive school estate. Working within a leading independent boarding school, you will help ensure that our buildings, services and facilities continue to support an exceptional experience for pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will combine strong technical maintenance expertise with excellent organisational and leadership skills. Working closely with the Head of Maintenance & Facilities, they will oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management and maintenance operations, whilst providing supervision and support to the wider Estates team. They will be committed to high standards, continuous improvement and ensuring that the School remains safe, compliant and operationally effective at all times.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18, based in the village of Cold Ash near Thatcham. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and co-curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women prepared to take on the world.

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience).,

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9%
• Free access to a modern on-site gym, sports facilities and swimming pool
• Delicious free meals and on-site parking
• Regular social events for staff
• Supportive induction programme