HEAD OF MAINTENANCE.
NATIONAL ROLE. FAST-PACED. TRANSFORMATIONAL. EDUCATION SECTOR.
Ready to take the lead on a brand-new, national maintenance function? This is your chance to build, shape, and deliver an in-house maintenance strategy for a growing, award-winning nursery group with sites spanning the UK.
Whats in it for you?
Salary £60k£80k + car allowance or company car + fuel card
Hybrid role home-based with site visits (typically 12 days per week)
Huge variety from planning preventative maintenance to hands-on support at site
Be part of a business investing in people, places, and growth
The opportunity to create and lead an in-house maintenance function for the very first time
Who are they?
A forward-thinking, independent nursery group operating 50+ sites nationwide. With ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to raising standards across every part of the business, theyre investing heavily in property, refurbishments, and now maintenance.
Previously outsourced, the maintenance function is being brought in-house and this role will be central to making it efficient, effective, and reliable.
What will you be doing?
As Head of Maintenance, youll lead a team of Regional Maintenance Managers and caretakers across the UK, ensuring resources are allocated smartly and every site gets the support it needs.
Day to day, youll:
Oversee reactive maintenance requests from broken fences to larger repairs
Manage the national team planning resources, priorities, and workloads
Travel to sites for bigger projects or to provide hands-on support when needed
Shape and implement a more proactive approach to maintenance
Build strong relationships with nursery managers, ensuring the service is consistent and responsive
This is a brand-new role a chance to shape how the function works, with the full backing of senior leadership.
What about you?
You dont need to come from nurseries to excel here. In fact, hospitality, retail, or other fast-paced, multi-site backgrounds could be a great fit. What matters is your ability to combine operational oversight with a hands-on approach.
Youll need:
Proven experience managing maintenance teams across multiple sites
Strong organisational and planning skills able to juggle priorities at pace
A willingness to roll up your sleeves and support on the ground when needed
Great people skills this is about building trust with a team thats already well-established and knows their craft
A proactive, problem-solving mindset nothings too much trouble attitude
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