Building Maintenance Manager

About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, proactive and hands-on School Site Manager / Caretaker to help maintain a safe, clean, secure and welcoming environment for our client in Redhill, it's pupils, staff and visitors.The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining the premises and grounds, ensuring that all facilities are well presented, safe and fit for purpose. You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the site, carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, monitoring site security and coordinating external contractors when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and secure school environment at all times.
• Carry out general maintenance, cleaning duties and minor repairs across the site.
• Maintain the school grounds, gardens and outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Monitor site security, ensuring buildings and facilities are secure, and promptly report any concerns or issues.
• Ensure the school is well presented and that all facilities are clean, operational and fit for purpose.
• Identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Liaise with external suppliers and contractors, coordinating work and ensuring more complex jobs are completed safely and within agreed timescales.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is practical, organised and takes pride in their work.
• Has good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Has a good eye for detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Has a proactive approach to health, safety and site security.
• Has good communication skills and is confident liaising with external contractors and suppliers.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to prioritise a varied workload.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position. The successful candidate must meet the necessary safeguarding and pre-employment screening requirements.

Why join us? 

• Weekly pay
• Flexible full-time working hours
• Immediate start available
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Holiday pay
• Pension scheme
• Competitive rates of pay