Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Manager
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Salary: £52k
Location: East Midlands & South with travel to the schools
Full Time: 37.5 hours
Profile:
Support the Maintenance Manager in overseeing in-house maintenance teams and external contractors across multiple sites.This hands-on supervisory role involves ensuring all maintenance, refurbishment, and construction works are completed to a high standard, safely, on time, and within budget. A strong multi-trade background is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and support Premises Managers and Multi-Trade staff.
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Assist in managing refurbishment, maintenance, and construction projects.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
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Work hands-on as needed, while delegating tasks and managing priorities across sites.
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Liaise with stakeholders and contractors to coordinate maintenance and project works.
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Carry out or oversee multi-trade works (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, decorating, etc.).
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Manage reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring timely completion and value for money.
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Maintain accurate records, reports, and use of maintenance software.
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Uphold safe working practices, conduct risk assessments, and maintain equipment standards.
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Be flexible to travel and work irregular hours for urgent or high-priority tasks.
Additional Information:
Flexibility is essential due to the varied and evolving nature of the role. Duties may change or expand in line with organisational needs.
Why work for us?
- Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
- Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
- Financial wellbeing service
- Life Assurance
- Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
- Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
- Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
- Supportive management and senior leaders.
Assistant Maintenance Manager - Apply now
