Facilities Maintenance Manager
Posted 1 hour 12 minutes ago by Pennon Group
Bristol Water
Location: Bristol and surrounding operational sites
Salary: £38,000-£44,000 + excellent company benefits
Full Time Permanent
Like fixing problems before they become bigger ones?We're looking for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance of our buildings and operational sites across Bristol Water.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you could be planning preventative maintenance and overseeing contractors, the next you could be dealing with a site issue, managing compliance work or delivering a small project.
You'll lead a team of maintenance operatives, manage contractors and make sure our sites remain safe, compliant and functioning properly.
If you enjoy solving problems, improving standards and taking ownership of maintenance delivery, we'd like to hear from you.
What you'll be doing- Managing planned and reactive maintenance across a range of operational and office sites.
- Leading and supporting a team of maintenance operatives.
- Prioritising work based on safety, risk and operational impact.
- Managing contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a good standard.
- Overseeing statutory inspections, servicing and remedial works.
- Reviewing RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
- Delivering maintenance improvement projects and minor capital works.
- Managing budgets and contractor spend.
- Keeping maintenance records, certification and asset information up to date in the CAFM system.
- Monitoring maintenance performance and tackling recurring issues.
- Building good working relationships with site teams across the business.
You'll probably come from a facilities, building maintenance, estates, engineering or hard FM background and be comfortable balancing hands on operational requirements with planning and people management.
You'll need:- Experience managing building or facilities maintenance across multiple sites.
- Experience leading maintenance teams.
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance suppliers.
- Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
- Experience managing statutory compliance inspections and remedial works.
- Knowledge of building services, building fabric and maintenance best practice.
- Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
- A practical approach to problem solving.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- IOSH, NEBOSH or willingness to work towards a qualification.
- HNC in Building Services or related discipline.
- PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification.
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Facilities Maintenance Manager you'll enjoy:
- Competitive Salary - Based on experience and skills
- Annual Bonus Scheme - Recognising company performance
- Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for your future
- Flexible Working Options - We value work-life balance and offer flexible hours and hybrid working where possible
- Healthcare Benefits - Access to employee assistance programs
- Employee Discounts - On various products and services
- Annual Leave - Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
Closing Date: 25th November 2026
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.