School Facilities Manager

Lift Montgomery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Generous benefits: pension, healthcare

Lifestyle perks: gym discounts, travel

Job summary

Lift Montgomery Primary invites applications for a School Facilities Manager to keep the school site safe, secure and well-maintained on a shift basis with on-call cover.

You will maintain a clean environment, carry out minor repairs, manage site security and supervise contractors to ensure facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential as travel and on-call responses may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities, or building management.
• \u0026Health and safety procedures and site security.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle; willing to travel and respond to on-call.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, orderly environment on the school site.
• Carry out minor repairs and oversee on-site contractors.
• Manage site security and ensure facilities are fit for purpose to support learning.
• Respond to on-call call-outs as required.

Skills

Premises/facilities management

Health and safety procedures

Site security

Job description

Lift Montgomery Primary offers an excellent opportunity to join as a School Facilities Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained every day.

Lift Montgomery Primary is an outstanding school led by Principal Fozia Nisar, who has been part of the school community for over 10 years. Her long-standing commitment and leadership have helped establish a dedicated and enthusiastic team, with a strong culture of high expectations, collaboration and pride in the school. This consistent focus on excellence has contributed to Lift Montgomery Primary being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

Your new role

The School Facilities Manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring that the site operates safely and effectively at all times. The role operates on a shift basis, with two different shift patterns, and includes responsibility for responding to on-call call-outs when required.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly environment; carrying out minor repairs; managing site security; and overseeing on-site contractors, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience in premises, facilities, or building management, with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and site security. You will be practical, organised, and proactive, able to carry out general repairs, safely move equipment, and follow instructions relating to equipment and materials.

A full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be required to travel and respond to on-call call-outs when necessary.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 62 schools.

As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals

If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Interview Date: 23 September 2026

This is a full-time position with shift work, starting as soon as possible. Shift 1 is Monday to Thursday, 6:30am-2:30pm, and Friday, 6:30am-2:00pm; Shift 2 is Monday to Thursday, 10:30am-6:30pm, and Friday, 11:00am-6:00pm.