Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor

We are seeking a practical, proactive and organised Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor to keep our school campuses safe, functional and well presented. This is a hands-on role: the successful candidate will personally carry out repairs while leading and coordinating the grounds and maintenance team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Carry out carpentry, painting, drilling, secure wall mounting, furniture repairs and general handyman work. • Inspect classrooms, bathrooms, playgrounds, buildings and outdoor spaces daily; identify issues before they escalate. • Oversee gardening, grass watering, pruning, irrigation and grounds presentation. • Supervise all grounds and maintenance staff, assign tasks and maintain daily, weekly and monthly work schedules. • Maintain a repairs register, preventative maintenance calendar and completion reports. • Control tools, equipment and consumables through issue-and-return logs, secure storage and regular stocktakes. • Monitor materials, minimise wastage and request approved purchases when needed. • Follow school safeguarding and health-and-safety requirements; refer specialist work to qualified contractors. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Proven hands-on experience in general maintenance, carpentry, painting and secure mounting/installation. • Experience supervising a small maintenance or grounds team. • Strong initiative, practical problem-solving and attention to detail. • Ability to keep accurate schedules, maintenance records and inventory logs. • Reliable, physically capable and comfortable working in a school environment. • Relevant trade qualification, landscaping experience and a driver’s licence are advantageous. To apply: Submit a CV outlining practical experience and contactable references to careers@learningladderzm.com. Important: This is not a desk-based supervisory role. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform maintenance tasks alongside the team.