Maintenance Supervisor

International Schools Today; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% employer pension

Free on-site gym

Free meals

On-site parking

Staff social events

Induction programme

Job summary

Downe House in Cold Ash near Thatcham is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Estates team. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across the school estate, ensuring safety, compliance and reliable services for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working with the Head of Maintenance & Facilities, you will manage statutory compliance, health and safety, and contractor performance, while supervising the wider Estates team to deliver high standards in a challenging,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or estates maintenance management.
• Experience in statutory compliance and health and safety.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management and maintenance operations.
• Provide supervision and support to the wider Estates team.
• Ensure safe, compliant and well-maintained environments across the school estate.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Contractor management

Health and safety

Facilities maintenance

Leadership

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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
• A beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location

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.

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