The role
Job purpose To manage the maintenance of Uppingham School’s built estate by devising a maintenance strategy and implementing that strategy, with a strong emphasis on preventative, cyclical and life- cycle planning, using Flow360 as the School’s computer-aided facilities management system. To deliver a high standard of service by planning ahead, designing work streams and deploying resources: this includes line managing the in-house maintenance team (15 staff) and commissioning work from external consultants and contractors. To ensure the statutory compliance of building services and ensure Health and Safety and risk management practices are embedded in the work of the maintenance function. Your accountabilities Strategy: create and implement a maintenance strategy to maintain the School’s built estate to reduce dependence on reactive works ; maximise reliance on planned, preventative maintenance based on cyclical programmes and taking account of life-cycle planning; undertake condition surveys to inform the strategy; create a culture of forward planning; seek the most efficient and cost-effective balance between an in-house maintenance team and external contractors; and provide building services advice and support to Estates staff, contractors and consultants. Team leadership: lead and motivate the maintenance team of 15 staff, which currently consists of a Building Services team (electricians; plumbers) and a Building Fabrics team (joiners; decorators; multi-skilled operatives); develop a culture of collective responsibility; develop staff talent and skills; manage performance; modernise working practices and increase productivity, quality and morale; chair departmental meetings; develop decision-making and technical skills in department staff; identify future talent and ensure effective succession planning; and, as a senior manager, be on call to resolve emergency situations. Maintenance work: Manage the schools maintenance programme through the allocate work orders to in-house team and external contractors to ensure both PPM schedules and reactive maintenance jobs are completed in line with service requirements; manage external maintenance and/or project contractors to ensure services are carried out in compliance with written specifications, induction processes, contract
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Maintenance and Minor Works Manager
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