Head of Maintenance

5 days ago


High Wycombe, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Location : High Wycombe Salary : £40,000-£45,000, dependent on experience Contract type : Permanent Hours : Hours are 0800-1700 with an hour for lunch 25 days’ annual leave Closing date : Wednesday 7 January 2026 Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates team at our busy and thriving Independent school for girls. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance team, as well as supervising service providers and contractors, and liaising with a wide variety of colleagues and other stakeholders. About us Pipers Corner is a Girls’ School Association Independent School for girls aged 4-18. Set in 96 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, the school is four miles north of High Wycombe and two miles from Great Missenden. In its most recent ISI inspection (March 2023) the school was graded as “excellent” in all categories. About the role The Head of Maintenance will organise maintenance activity and support operations at the School. The Estates Team currently comprises the Estates Manager who line-manages this role and also the Head of Grounds. Additionally, there are several Grounds and Maintenance assistants, a Cleaning Supervisor, and a resident Security Manager. The Head of Maintenance will deputise for the Estates Manager in his absence. The Head of Maintenance is a ‘working foreman’ who leads the Maintenance Team and has a hands‑on role leading and supervising the Maintenance Assistants, Service Providers and Contractors. Additionally, for school events / marketing the incumbent of this role will be the Estates Team’s principal point of contact with the Director of Marketing and the Events Coordinator. The Maintenance Team carry out Maintenance, Compliance Checks and Support Operations. The maintaining responsibilities include the general structure and fabric of buildings, mechanical and electrical systems and services which include – but are not limited to – Electrical distribution Lighting Fire alarms Emergency lighting Heating Ventilation Air conditioning Fire suppression (one system) Lifts (two passenger) Drainage Swimming pool Water supplies Further information regarding the role and a full job description is available from the recruitment booklet in the vacancy section on our website. About you The successful candidate will have proven general maintenance skills and experience, understand the importance of health and safety and be willing to undertake a broad range of facilities’ maintenance and support tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the School. They will have strong communication skills and be self‑motivated and resilient. Applicants should be flexible, enthusiastic and enjoy working in a team. The successful candidate will be skilled at problem‑solving and prioritising tasks effectively and will have a keen eye for detail. A background in maintenance management is essential, as is a full U.K. driving licence. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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