This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and reliable individual with a background in a mechanical or electrical trade to oversee essential maintenance duties at Uppingham School.
As a Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor, you will assist and support the Head of Mechanical & Electrical Services to help produce and implement a PPM plan, oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities, and to ensure the timely resolution of issues.
In addition to this, you will supervise and lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to deliver high-quality facilities maintenance services to the school, utilising your skills and expertise to troubleshoot technical problems and provide guidance to the team and external contractors.
You will be a positive and hard-working individual, with an IOSH Managing Safely qualification and strong Health and Safety knowledge. You will be trade qualified in an electrical or mechanical discipline (ideally both) and will possess proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within facilities maintenance. Strong leadership and organisational skills, along with previous line management experience will be essential.
What we offer:
Uppingham offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and an opportunity to work in a lively and friendly environment, with a community which values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive.
Our benefits include:
- 50% Contribution towards premiums for the Schools private health scheme
- Discount on School fees
- Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
- 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
- Westfield healthcare
- Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- In house Occupational Health Service
- Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches during term-time
- Free annual Flu vaccinations
- Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recognised as a Disability Confident employer
- Recognised as a Mindful employer
- Recognised as Investors in Diversity
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 7th October 2024.
Interview date: 14th October 2024.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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