Maintenance Supervisor
Contract type: Permanent
Anticipated start date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum dependent on experience
Closing date: 22nd January 2026
Location: Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire
Swanbourne House School is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance and care of our exceptional school estate, set across 55 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside. Work closely with our Director of Operations, this role is key in supporting the delivery of top-tier maintenance and estates services. From site services to health and safety compliance, your expertise will ensure everything runs smoothly.
This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to an experienced multi-skilled tradesperson with a strong background in carpentry and general building maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain school buildings and grounds to a high standard
2. Lead and supervise the maintenance, caretaking and compliance teams
3. Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance
4. Manage contractors, minor refurbishments and site projects
5. Support health & safety, compliance and site security
6. Respond to maintenance issues and occasional emergency callouts
7. Support school events, lettings and pool operations (training provided)
About You
8. Proven hands-on maintenance experience (carpentry essential)
9. Multi-trade skills including painting, decorating and general repairs
10. Experience supervising staff or leading small teams
11. Able to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to issues
12. Reliable, professional and solutions-focused
13. Strong communication and organisational skills
If you're a hands-on professional ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we would welcome you to apply.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please click here.
The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.