Maintenance Manager - AR

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract: 6-month FTC (sickness cover, potential to extend)
Hours: 37.5 per week (8am-4pm, Monday-Friday)
Working Pattern: Office-based initially (5 days), potential for 1 day WFH after onboarding

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance of a diverse property portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring all buildings meet statutory compliance requirements while delivering high-quality maintenance services through internal teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all properties meet health & safety and statutory compliance standards (e.g. gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene)
• Manage and monitor contractors, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards
• Oversee responsive and planned maintenance (PPM) activities
• Carry out site inspections to assess works, risks, and compliance
• Manage compliance records and certification across the portfolio
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking of maintenance spend
• Lead on maintenance-related projects and improvements
• Use CAFM systems to track performance, jobs, and compliance

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Maintenance / Facilities / Estates Manager role
• Strong knowledge of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) services
• Experience managing statutory compliance (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire safety)
• Background in contractor and contract management
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations (e.g. CDM 2015)
• Relevant qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence (site travel required)

Additional Information

• 80% office-based / 20% site visits
• Basic DBS required
• Opportunity for contract extension

Apply now to join a team committed to maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality public buildings.