Job Role: Maintenance Manager
Hours: Full-time (40 hrs per week), Permanent
Salary: £45-£50,000 depending on experience
Location: Nottingham Long Eaton - Hybrid (typically 2 - 3 days on-site at any of our early years settings, or head office locations)
About Storal:
Storal is a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group
that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this
environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other,
pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the
beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then
Storal is the place for you.
Job Purpose:
Oversee the maintenance and facilities operations for our network of childcare nurseries
across England to ensure all sites are safe, compliant, and well-maintained to provide an
optimal environment for children and staff.
Main Responsibilities
Facility Management
- Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all nursery sites
- Coordinate and oversee routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance across
multiple locations
- Ensure all facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory standards for nursery environments
- Identify environment improvements and potential refurbishment projects Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, and supervise a team of office-based maintenance coordinators and field-based regional maintenance staff
- Coordinate with nursery managers to address maintenance needs promptly
- Develop and maintain relationships with approved contractors and service providers
Budget and Resource Management
- Manage the annual maintenance budget for all sites
- Analyse spending patterns and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
- Oversee inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment across all locations
Health and Safety
- Ensure all sites comply with relevant health and safety regulations
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
- Implement and maintain emergency preparedness plans for all facilities reporting and Communication
- Provide regular status reports to leadership on maintenance activities and facility conditions
- Develop and maintain a centralised system for tracking maintenance requests and completions
- Collaborate with regional operations managers to minimise disruptions to daily operations
Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in a multi-site environment
- Strong knowledge of building systems, health and safety regulations, and childcare facility requirements
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in facilities management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently to sites across England
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and emergencies
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
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