Premises & Maintenance Team Leader

The Westgate School; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westgate School is seeking a dedicated Premises & Maintenance Team Leader to oversee all non-compliance premises operations, manage the site team, and maintain high standards across buildings and grounds. You will lead maintenance, oversee the helpdesk responses, plan preventative maintenance, manage security, access, and contractor activities, and coordinate safety measures across the site.

The role offers 37 hours per week all year, with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in property maintenance, facilities, or a related trade.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Knowledge of maintenance or helpdesk systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate premises, maintenance, and caretaking staff, including cleaning.
• Oversee the maintenance helpdesk and coordinate responses to staff requests.
• Plan and deliver a programme of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ensure the site and grounds are well maintained and presented.
• Manage site security, including key holding, alarm response, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate site access, lettings, and contractor activities.
• Maintain security logs and key registers; support health and safety and fire arrangements.

Skills

Premises management

Team leadership

Maintenance skills

Organisational skills

Maintenance systems

Education

Trade qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Maintenance software/Helpdesk

Job description

Premises & Maintenance Team Leader

37 hours per week all year

Working closely with the Site Compliance Manager, you will lead and coordinate all non-compliance premises operations, manage the site team, and ensure high standards across buildings and grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support premises, maintenance, and caretaking staff, including the cleaning function
• Oversee the maintenance helpdesk system and coordinate responses to staff requests
• Plan and deliver a programme of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Ensure the effective operation, upkeep, and presentation of the school site and grounds
• Manage site security, including key holding, alarm response, and incident reporting
• Coordinate site access, lettings, and contractor activities
• Maintain accurate records, including security logs and key registers
• Support health & safety and fire arrangements across the site

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has relevant experience in property maintenance, facilities, or a related trade
• Has experience supervising or leading a team
• Possesses strong practical maintenance skills across a range of disciplines
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Has experience using maintenance or helpdesk systems
• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Communicates effectively with staff, contractors, and external agencies

A relevant trade qualification (or working towards one) and experience in a school or similar environment would be advantageous.

Further information can be found in the detailed job description and person specification below.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received and the post may be filled before the closing date.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance.

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010. The school reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy should the anticipated staffing vacancy not arise.