Senior Premises Technician (Estates/Grounds)

Are you a hands-on team leader with a passion for maintaining exceptional grounds and facilities? Join us at the Dorset Centre of Excellence - a unique and specialist educational setting where every member of staff contributes to a safe, inspiring, and well-cared-for environment for our children and young people.

This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current post holder, and we are committed to ensuring a substantial handover period to support the successful candidate in stepping confidently into the role. We are looking for a practical, proactive, and people-focused Senior Premises Technician to lead our premises team and support the ongoing upkeep and development of our extensive and diverse estate. From supporting day-to-day facilities operations and seasonal grounds work, and overseeing contractors, this is a rewarding rare opportunity.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in site maintenance and site supervision.
• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and regulations.
• Has previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Shows excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and work flexibly in response to site needs.
• Has a full clean driving licence.
• Can prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

You will have a supportive and approachable leadership style, with the ability to delegate appropriately and resolve issues confidently. If you're practical, solutions-focused, and take pride in maintaining high standards in your work – we would love to hear from you.

Salary range is £31,067 – 31,586 depending on experience.  

Full time hours: 37 hours / Part of a rota working either 07.00 to 15.00 or 10.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday

Please review the job description and person specification for further information about the role. If you're ready to make a difference in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.

About the Dorset Centre of Excellence:

The Dorset Centre of Excellence is located just outside Shaftesbury and set in 55 acres of beautiful countryside. Coombe House School supports children and young people with social communication, emotional and learning needs, all of whom have an EHCP.

What we offer:

• A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Free, confidential employee assistance programme. 
• Enhanced NEST Pension Scheme (10% employers' contribution).
• Continuous professional development and training
• Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool), at specified times. 
• Death in Service (3 x salary).
• Health Care Plan after probation period with reimbursement for dental, optical, prescription, and therapies
• Supportive leadership team and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Wellbeing support, including qualified Mental Health First Aiders.

This post involves working with children or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 3 August 2025

Please contact Claire Taylor, Assistant HR Manager on 01747 449858 for any queries, or email hr@coombehouse.org..uk

We are committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works in our school (and visitors to our school) to share this commitment. We take all safeguarding and welfare concerns seriously and encourage our pupils to talk to us about any worries they may have. We will always act in the best interests of the child. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS.