Assistant Maintenance Manager

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:

• Supervise and support Premises Managers and Multi-Trade staff.

• Assist in managing refurbishment, maintenance, and construction projects.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

• Work hands-on as needed, while delegating tasks and managing priorities across sites.

• Liaise with stakeholders and contractors to coordinate maintenance and project works.

• Carry out or oversee multi-trade works (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, decorating, etc.).

• Manage reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring timely completion and value for money.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and use of maintenance software.

• Uphold safe working practices, conduct risk assessments, and maintain equipment standards.

• 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.