Maintenance Supervisor

MyNewTerm; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension 9%

On-site gym

Free meals

On-site parking

Social events

Induction programme

Beautiful working environment

Job summary

Downe House seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Estates team and ensure a safe, compliant, and well-maintained school estate in a rural setting near Thatcham. You will oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, and contractor management while supporting the wider Estates team to deliver high standards for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role requires strong technical maintenance expertise, with excellent organisational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in facilities/maintenance leadership is desirable.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory compliance, health and safety, and maintenance operations.
• Provide supervision and support to the Estates team and liaise with the Head of Maintenance & Facilities.
• Manage contractors to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Full time: 40 hours per week.

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

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

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.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email [e-mail]