Maintenance Team Leader

Manpower UK Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Maintenance Team Leader on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Kent. The role leads a multi-skilled team to maintain a large estate, coordinate repairs, and support site improvement projects.

A DBS check may be required and a full UK driving licence is essential. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering Band 6-7 salary (£33,241–£44,130) with 37.5 hours per week, on-site in Sevenoaks, Kent.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates, maintenance, or property management.
• Experience supervising or managing teams.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Enhanced DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance and grounds staff.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Support refurbishment, repair, and facilities improvement projects.
• Manage contractor activity and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Oversee essential site safety checks and maintenance schedules.
• Deputise for the Estates & Facilities Manager as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities management

Health & Safety compliance

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Education

Facilities qualification preferred

Job description

Maintenance Team Leader

12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Band 6-7 33,241 - 44,130 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Recruitment Partner: Manpower

Manpower is recruiting a Maintenance Team Leader on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities or maintenance professional to lead a multi-skilled team responsible for maintaining a large and varied estate. Working closely with the Estates & Facilities Manager, you will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, coordinate planned and reactive repairs, support site improvement projects, manage contractors, and ensure the site remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance and grounds staff.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Support refurbishment, repair, and facilities improvement projects.
• Manage contractor activity and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Oversee essential site safety checks and maintenance schedules.
• Deputise for the Estates & Facilities Manager as required.

About You

• Previous experience in facilities, estates, maintenance, or property management.
• Experience supervising or managing teams.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant building, maintenance, or facilities qualification preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Additional Information

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.