Maintenance Team Manager at Bedford School

27 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/47448

Location

De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£35,000.00 - £38,000.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 22nd May, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, and organised individual to lead our in-house maintenance team, provide a high-quality maintenance service and ensure Bedford School boasts best-in-class facilities.

As an experienced leader with sound knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance and compliance, you’ll work alongside a motivated team to deliver an exceptional service.

For an informal conversation to find out more about the role please contact Danny Shiels at dshiels@bedfordschool.org.uk

Bedford School is a dynamic and incredibly rewarding place to work with a strong sense of community and has high expectations of its staff and therefore looks to reward them with a competitive salary, beneficial conditions of service and opportunities for training and personal development.

A generous pension scheme and private health care scheme with cash back benefits are available, and all staff enjoy free on-site parking.

This is a full-time post working 40 hours per week all year round.

Closing date: 22nd May 2026
Interview date: TBC

Bedford School reserves the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding checks.

Contact Details

  Human Resources
  01236369500
  HR@harpurtrust.org.uk

Bedford School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Interests and Co-Curricular Activities: Please give details of any interests or skills that you could bring to The Harpur Trust for the purposes of co-curricular and extra-curricular activity:
Supporting Statement: Please give your reasons for applying for this post and say why you believe you are suitable for the position. Study the job description and person specification and describe any experience and skills you have gained in other jobs or similar environments which demonstrate your ability and aptitude to undertake the duties of the post. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.