Maintenance Manager

Your new company

Our client are a specialist facilities service provider who deliver services to a commercial portfolio spanning the UK. They are hiring a Maintenance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis to take ownership of a team to deliver maintenance services to a portfolio of military sites in Surrey & Hampshire.

Your new role

As Maintenance Manager, you will play a hands-on leadership role, providing support, guidance, and direction to both internal teams and specialist subcontractors. You will be responsible for ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard, while also managing complex repairs and keeping customers fully informed of progress. Working flexibly across the South Region, you will oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring value for money and service quality, and you will take ownership of compiling and analysing performance data, monitoring KPIs, identifying trends, and implementing effective actions to maintain operational excellence.

The role also involves developing and delivering project management approaches that support business change and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and delivering value for money without compromising quality. You will be expected to report on performance, liaise closely with key partners and stakeholders, and ensure that collaboration is at the heart of the service provided. Above all, excellent relationship management skills are essential, as you will act as a vital link between clients which include high-ranking Armed Forces officers, stakeholders, teams, and contractors, building trust, resolving issues, and maintaining clear and open communication at all times.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will require strong maintenance knowledge and trade experience. You will also require :

Military experience / knowledge is highly desirable

Strong client engagement experience

Experience in leading maintenance teams

H&S and compliance regs knowledge (IOSH desirable)

Experience working with CAFM systems

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading FM service provider in their sector. You will also receive :

£45,000 salary

Car / car allowance

25 days leave + bank holidays

6% matched pension

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