Job Description

Position: Maintenance Specialist

Location of work: Storal Central Support office, 1 Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1HQ

Working hours: your working week will be a mix of time in the office, visiting nursery sites, and some remote working too.

Salary: Starting from £30,000 Salary to be discussed depending on experience and Qualification

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:

Coordinate and schedule 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

- Deliver the comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all nursery sites

- Coordinate routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance across multiple locations

- Support activity that ensures all facilities meet health, safety, and regulatory

standards for nursery environments

Team Leadership

- Direct and coordinate field-based regional maintenance staff and caretakers

- Coordinate with nursery managers to address maintenance needs promptly

- Develop and maintain relationships with approved contractors and service

providers

Budget and Resource Management

- Deliver works in line with the annual maintenance budget for all sites

- Observe spending patterns and implement cost-saving measures where

appropriate

- Coordinate the scheduling, procurement, and delivery of key resources for all sites

relating to compliance works.

Health and Safety

- Ensure all sites comply with relevant health and safety regulations

- 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:

Essential Desirable

- 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 x

- 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 x

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills x

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

simultaneously

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal x

- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety x

- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and

emergencies

Any offer of employment and continuing employment with Storal is subject always to the

following conditions:

1. Clear enhanced DBS;

2. Satisfactory references covering the last 5 years of employment and any gaps in

employment;

3. Provision of original documentary evidence verifying your continued ability to

undertake paid employment within the UK;

4. Satisfactory Health Declaration Form verifying your suitability to carry out your duties in

an acceptable manner;

5. Satisfactory Suitability Questionnaire demonstrating that you are suitable to work with

children;

6. Certificate of Good Conduct if you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more

in the last 5 years.