Maintenance / Site Supervisor

Job Description

Please note previous applicants need not to apply.Take pride in creating an amazing schoolEvery classroom, every playground, every hall: at Witherslack Group, were dedicated to making sure that children and young people can learn in safe, well maintained schools. Our facilities are outstanding and we want them to stay that way. Which is whywe need a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to uphold the highest standards. With your help, well continue to change thousands of young lives for the better through our homes and schools. Be part of a team thats helping children with special educational needsto build promising futuresand enjoy a fulfilling career.The roleYoull supervise a skilled team to carry out maintenance and general repairs. Together, youll fix problems and keep school grounds spick and span. The aim is to make sure the school meets Health & Safety regulations, while giving staff and pupils a pleasantlearning environment. In short, its all about creating a place where children and young people are free to grow and thrive. As Supervisor, youll liaise with the Regional Property Manager and support the Head Teacher at the school. Youll keep both up-to-datewith any issues and the results of your safety inspections. With responsibility for keeping school vehicles in good condition too, youll play a key role in the everyday life of the school.Your profileAn experienced supervisor, youve managed a site before. You can organise teams and contractors, as well as provide support and guidance. Youre also ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle repairs and maintenance yourself. Up to speed on Health & Safety,youll know how to apply regulations. Crucially, you have the motivation and flexibility to work as part of a dedicated team. Here, its an early (8.00am) startand youll need your own transport. If you also have good literacy and numeracy plus an organisedapproach, we can give you the chance to take further training and work with senior management.For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, were proud to have won a reputationfor excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, were enhancing life opportunities.RewardOur salary and benefits package is among the best in our sector. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, contributory pension (matched up to 5%), Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary, comprehensive induction and ongoing training, 35 days holiday(including bank holidays), Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance and Cycle to Work Scheme. Witherslack conducts DBS Enhanced checks and covers the costs for all new employees.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.