Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

Our school is looking for a practical, proactive and organised Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor to keep its campuses safe, functional and well presented. This is a hands-on position: the successful candidate will personally carry out repairs while leading and coordinating the grounds and maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, painting, drilling, secure wall mounting, furniture repairs and general handyman work.
• Inspect classrooms, bathrooms, playgrounds, buildings and outdoor spaces daily, identifying issues before they escalate.
• Oversee gardening, grass watering, pruning, irrigation and overall grounds presentation.
• Supervise all grounds and maintenance staff, assign tasks and maintain daily, weekly and monthly work schedules.
• Maintain a repairs register, a preventative maintenance calendar and completion reports.
• Control tools, equipment and consumables through issue-and-return logs, secure storage and regular stocktakes.
• Monitor materials, minimise wastage and request approved purchases when needed.
• Follow the school's safeguarding and health-and-safety requirements, referring specialist work to qualified contractors.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven hands-on experience in general maintenance, carpentry, painting and secure mounting/installation.
• Experience supervising a small maintenance or grounds team.
• Strong initiative, practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to keep accurate schedules, maintenance records and inventory logs.
• Reliability, physical capability and comfort working in a school environment.
• A relevant trade qualification, landscaping experience and a driver's licence are advantageous.

Additional Information

• This is not a desk-based supervisory role; the successful candidate must be willing and able to perform maintenance tasks alongside the team.

How to Apply

• Submit a CV outlining practical experience and contactable references through the Apply button on this page.
• Application deadline: 5 December 2026.