At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for students and staff.
- Company: Blundell’s, a prestigious independent school with a rich history since 1604.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and access to excellent sports facilities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating a welcoming space for learning and growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in buildings maintenance and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 100 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.
We are now looking for a Maintenance Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £35,000 per annum
- 4 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays and customary days
- Competitive company pension scheme
- Meals when kitchen is in operation
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Market-leading employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free staff parking
This is an exciting opportunity for a buildings or facilities maintenance professional with leadership abilities and project management expertise to join our prestigious school. You’ll have the perfect platform to progress your career, stepping into a managerial role that will enable you to broaden your skill set, strengthen your leadership capabilities and continue growing as a maintenance professional. What’s more, you’ll enjoy the rare satisfaction of knowing your expertise helps create a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment where pupils, staff and visitors can learn, work and thrive every day.
The Role
As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the School’s estate, ensuring a safe, efficient and well‑maintained environment for the entire school community. Leading the maintenance team, you’ll plan and oversee maintenance activities across the estate, co-ordinate the call‑out rota and work closely with key stakeholders and external contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also support statutory testing and inspections, ensuring your team and contractors are appropriately trained and working in line with health and safety procedures and School policies.
Additionally, you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for maintenance emergencies
- Assist with the preparation and monitoring of maintenance budgets
- Authorise permits to work for high‑risk activities
- Order and procure materials, furniture and electrical goods as required
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