At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee facilities maintenance, ensuring a safe and smooth-running school environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant Royal High Bath, a unique school with historic and modern facilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days leave, free lunches, professional development, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to diversity and child safeguarding.
- Why this job: Take on greater responsibility while working in a beautiful and dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities or maintenance, with skills in caretaking, plumbing, and carpentry.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
If you are an experienced facilities, estates or maintenance professional who takes pride in practical work, enjoys solving problems and is ready for greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. Working across a distinctive school estate combining Grade II listed buildings, modern facilities, grounds and sports spaces, you will help keep Royal High Bath safe, secure and running smoothly.
Supporting the Facilities Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day work of the Estates Team while remaining actively involved in practical maintenance and facilities work yourself. This is a varied, hands-on role, covering:
- building maintenance and repairs
- site security
- health and safety checks
- fire and compliance testing
- grounds maintenance
- building services
- school events and lettings
- vehicle checks
- support for capital projects and renovations
The role also forms part of the school's keyholder and emergency response arrangements, so occasional attendance outside normal working hours may be required. You will have proven experience in facilities, estates, maintenance or a related field, together with experience of supervising or organising the work of others. You will bring practical experience in areas including caretaking, plumbing and carpentry/joinery, alongside a working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations and health and safety requirements.
Relevant facilities qualifications, including IOSH and MIDAS, would be advantageous, or you should be willing to undertake them. Experience within education would be welcome, but we are also keen to hear from candidates from other facilities and maintenance environments who can bring transferable skills. This role could particularly suit an experienced Senior Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Facilities Officer, Estates Officer, Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Supervisor looking for greater responsibility for people, priorities and the day-to-day operation of a busy site.
Why join Royal High Bath? Royal High Bath is a vibrant day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18, based in the beautiful city of Bath. Our school combines historic buildings with modern facilities, creating a varied and interesting environment in which to develop your facilities career.
As part of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), we can offer a strong benefits package, including:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- GDST pension scheme
- Free lunches during term time
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season tickets
- Cycle to Work scheme
We reserve the right to withdraw this role early if suitable candidates are found. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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