Lead Maintenance Manager

3 days ago

Devon, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance of our academies. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of premises maintenance across our sites, while managing and supporting our team of maintenance staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and management to a team of maintenance staff, ensuring they are well-supported and equipped to perform their duties.
  • Perform and oversee general maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, drainage, painting, and decorating.
  • Coordinate the management of resources and stock levels across multiple sites, ensuring timely replenishment and effective use of resources.
  • Organise and oversee contractors working on-site, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations.
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Monitor and enforce security arrangements to prevent unauthorised access, theft, and vandalism across all sites.
  • Respond to emergencies such as fire, flood, or break-ins, coordinating the response and ensuring the safety and security of the site.
  • Maintain external areas across the academies, ensuring they are free from hazards such as litter, ice, and leaves.
  • Utilise IT systems to communicate, manage maintenance records, and report on site conditions.
  • Foster positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors, ensuring a professional and supportive environment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within site maintenance, preferably in a school or educational setting.
  • Strong practical skills in general maintenance tasks, with a basic understanding of electrical work, plumbing, and carpentry.
  • Proficiency in IT, particularly in using Microsoft Office and mobile technology.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with strong literacy and numeracy abilities.
  • Outstanding verbal communication and active listening skills.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain confidentiality.
  • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and creating a safe environment for children and young people.
  • Physical capability to undertake demanding work, with the ability to lead by example.
  • Full, current driving licence and willingness to travel between site locations.

Preferred Experience:

  • Extensive experience in building maintenance, with a thorough understanding of the challenges in maintaining educational settings.
  • In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety policies, COSHH regulations, and risk management.

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