Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

March 2024
- Attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Ensure effective monitoring of external contractors and any Sutton Valence

School staff allocated to SVPS.

environment, is hardworking, a team player, can deal with many different people,

thrives on responding to changing priorities, takes pride in giving good customer

service and has a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Applicants are likely to have a good

understanding of general maintenance duties, some experience of working within a

similar position and an understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

Applicants are required to hold a clean and current driving licence. Being qualified

in one or more of the main building trades would be a distinct advantage.

The hours of work are 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. There will need to be

flexibility with hours to accommodate either earlier starts of later finishes to suit

operational needs. The salary is circa £26,000 per annum. The annual holiday

entitlement is five weeks, in addition to statutory public holidays.

**The Department**

The Head of Maintenance leads this busy department responsible for the routine

maintenance and repairs of all buildings on site, and the preparations for functions

and events. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage Sutton Valence Preparatory

School’s maintenance programme, including the monitoring of external contractors

and health and safety procedures appertaining to the School’s fabric.

**The Role**
- Assist the Head of Maintenance in the overall organisation of the

Preparatory School Maintenance Department, by working alongside

departmental staff;
- Be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the Department with

regard to allocation of tasks and general monitoring of work outputs across

the whole School site, including residential accommodation and the

transport fleet.;
- Review and maintain appropriate records in respect of statutory inspections

i.e. fire risk assessments, fixed wiring tests, PAT tests, room surveys & School

drivers;
- Carry out general maintenance repairs;
- Report to the Head of Maintenance on progress of tasks, outstanding repairs

and on areas of concern, whether with in-house staff or contractors;
- Monitor fire alarm systems, maintain logs and recommend improvements as

appropriate.;
- Ensure the observance of a safe working environment, safe storage and

accessibility of equipment and materials;
- Contribute to the assessment, monitoring and review of safety procedures;
- Assist the Head of Maintenance in ordering of supplies and materials;
- Recommend to the Head of Maintenance efficient schedules of work and

best practice;
- Carry out unlocking of School buildings;
- Attend call outs to alarms in School properties, calling out relevant

emergency services to deal with problems when required;
- Participate in the School’s appraisal programme for support staff.

**Application Process**

forms.

Covering letters should state what particular skills and attributes you can bring to

Sutton Valence School, brief details of how you fit the position, including specific

details of skills, experience and achievements, and details of any interests and

hobbies.

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and

qualification. At SVS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive

workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not

align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided,

or other roles.

Further information about Sutton Valence School can be found on our website.

We also have very active accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Bursar, Sutton Valence School, North Street, Sutton Valence, Kent ME17 3HL.

**Closing date**:Friday 9th February 2024

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to

the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring

role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to

children.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A copy of the School’s Child Protection policy may be found on the School’s

website, which all applicants are expected to read prior to interview.
- Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer. _
- Please note: we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. _

**The School**

Sutton Valence Preparatory School is an independent 2 - 11 years, co-educational,

day school located on the outskirts of the village of Chart Sutton just a few miles

from Maidstone. It is a happy and caring school where the children are supported

to reach their potential, and they achieve impressively in both academic and co
- curricular activities.

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding learning opportunit