Overview
Lift Maltings is seeking a proactive and dependable School Facilities Manager to join our dedicated team. The role ensures the school operates smoothly and safely every day, from unlocking gates each morning to maintaining a clean, well-presented, and fully functioning site that supports students and staff to thrive.
Location: Lift Maltings, Spinks Lane, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year
Start date: October 2025
Application deadline: 06/10/2025
Salary: £28,142 - £31,022 per year (plus Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan, Pension Scheme (LGPS), and additional Lift School benefits)
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily site operations, including opening, closing, and security.
* Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and general DIY tasks.
* Ensure the school is clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times.
* Set up spaces for school and community events.
* Monitor contractors and manage deliveries efficiently.
* Support with statutory health and safety checks and record-keeping.
* Respond to site issues, emergencies, and maintenance requests promptly.
About Lift Maltings
Lift Maltings is an 11–16 academy based in Witham, Essex, between Chelmsford and Colchester. The academy has around 900 students and occupies a modern site opened in 2011. Free on-site parking is available. Visits to the academy are welcome; for an informal discussion about the post, contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager, at jjoiner@liftmaltings.org.
Who is Lift Schools?
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a shared mission to provide excellent education to every child—in every classroom, every day. We expect our team to be empowered to do their best work, with strong leadership and support. We value safeguarding and the welfare of pupils and staff.
We offer you
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training.
* Generous benefits: Pension, healthcare, and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: Discounts on gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date
Closing date: 5th October 2025
Safeguarding and recruitment
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All offers are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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