Area Manager- Cambridgeshire

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee maintenance and response services at Defence establishments in Cambridgeshire. The role involves ensuring compliance, leading teams, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have a higher education in a relevant discipline and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

6% matched pension contribution

Life assurance (2x salary)

One professional subscription per year

Private medical cover (self and partner)

Qualifications

• Experience in planned/reactive maintenance and small-works delivery.
• Ability to manage compliance in areas such as Working at Height or Confined Spaces.
• Willingness to undertake Responsible Person duties (Asbestos/Legionella).

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and response services across a portfolio of Defence establishments.
• Ensure all statutory, regulatory, and MoD-specific requirements are met.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical skills

Compliance management

Education

HNC or higher in a Building or Mechanical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Area Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire (Mobile Role)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Mainstay Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and technically strong Area Manager to lead maintenance and response services across a portfolio of Defence establishments in Cambridgeshire. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality FM services while driving performance, efficiency, and value for money.

About the Role

As the operational lead for your area, you will ensure all statutory, regulatory, and MoD-specific requirements are met, with a focus on safety, compliance, and service excellence. You will oversee all maintenance and response activities, ensure work is delivered to JSP 375, statutory legislation, and VIVO's HSE standards, and make sure all tasks are accurately managed within the CAFM system.

You will coordinate supply chain activity, review RAMS, and maintain safe systems of work—acting as Method Statement Coordinator when required. You may also take on responsibilities such as Asbestos or Legionella Responsible Person duties.

Your leadership will support the day-to-day management of site teams, Skilled Persons and delivery partners, promoting a proactive safety culture and maintaining strong relationships with DIO, end users, and site stakeholders. You will act as the main point of contact for customers, resolving issues quickly and providing trusted technical advice.

Commercial awareness is key, as you will help manage risk, support Additional Works opportunities, and ensure services are delivered efficiently, economically, and in line with contractual requirements.

What You'll Bring

• HNC (or higher) in a Building or Mechanical discipline
• Experience in planned/reactive maintenance and small-works delivery
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical skills
• Ability to manage compliance in areas such as Working at Height or Confined Spaces (AP/SP experience desirable)
• Willingness to undertake Responsible Person duties (Asbestos/Legionella)
• Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota
• Professional memberships or asset management qualifications (desirable)

What We Offer

• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% matched pension contribution
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• One professional subscription per year
• Private medical cover (self and partner)

To apply for this role please follow the link on this page or for more information please call Mainstay Recruitment's Walsall office and ask for Will