Assistant Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager in Manchester. This role involves supporting the efficient operation of facilities, leading a team of technicians, and ensuring top condition of equipment and infrastructure. Candidates should have proven experience in maintenance with a strong technical background and leadership skills.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Overtime

Bonus

Company vehicle

Career progression opportunities

Training support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or building systems.
• Relevant technical qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance and manage reactive repairs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and ensure safe, high-quality work.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-skilled knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Job Type: Full-Time

Join Our Client's Team! Our client is looking for a proactive, hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the efficient operation of their facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the site, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring equipment and infrastructure remain in top condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Property maintenance, inspections, and reports
• Planned repairs
• Ad hoc repairs
• End of tenancy repairs
• Minor emergency repairs
• Painting and decorating
• Booking access appointments with tenants
• Administration
• Managing contractors
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing all day-to-day maintenance operations
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and manage reactive repairs
• Supervise maintenance staff and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and help implement long-term solutions
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance checks
• Support with budget control, inventory management, and procurement of spare parts
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the site

Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance role, ideally with supervisory or management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or building systems (multiskilled)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience in facilities management
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk assessments
• Familiarity with CMMS or other maintenance management systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and training
• Supportive team environment
• Other perks: pension scheme, overtime, bonus, company vehicle, etc.