Maintenance Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job description How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). Job Title: Facilities/Maintenance Manager Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent Salary: £38,500 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities/Maintenance Manager to join our close-knit team at Baston House School located in Bromley, South East London. Job Purpose To coordinate and manage the Facilities Team and to ensure that a high quality facilities service is provided to the site. Requirements Full UK Driving Licence Relevant experience of managing a multi-functional team Experience at management level in an education setting (highly desirable) Experience of supervising and appraising staff Experience of leading and managing maintenance projects Experience of costing work, purchasing and working within budgets Good knowledge of maintenance, catering and domestic practices including the use and storage of relevant products Good knowledge of devising and implementing effective systems of working Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective leadership skills Ability to motivate a team and individuals Effective communication skills, verbal and written Good IT skills Good organisational and time management skills Key Tasks and Responsibilities Manage the facilities team and provide day-to-day supervision for planned and responsive repair programmes, domestic tasks and catering duties. Ensure that the facilities provided are of a high standard at all times and that the facilities team exercise their full responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Coordinate the relevant areas of the capital and operational expenditure. Monitor and audit schedules of work and the quality of completed projects. Liaise with external providers to ensure cost-effective contracts are in place and reviewed regularly. Prioritise and organise planned and responsive workload for all areas of responsibility. Manage all on-call/out-of-hours response rotas to ensure satisfactory outcomes and be part of the on-call team. Obtain maximum economy and efficiency in all works. Ensure risk assessments and procedures are in place and in accordance with Company standards. Advise and support the team with issues relating to Health and Safety, food hygiene, fire management and building-related legislative technical matters. Develop maintenance programmes to cover responsive, cyclical and planned maintenance and repair works. Support the development and introduction of monitoring systems and recording for Health and Safety and evidence for the Regulatory Body. About The School Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, developing social understanding, improving well-being, enhancing academic achievement, and developing independence are at the root of our school community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. *You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Equal Opportunities

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