Building Maintenance Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Store discount 10%

Death in Service Benefit

Long service recognition

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader in Doncaster to lead the Building Maintenance team and oversee all planned and reactive maintenance. You will drive safety, performance, and contractor management while ensuring reliable building services.

The role requires a track record in facilities maintenance, CMMS proficiency, and strong leadership to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment. A pension, generous annual leave, and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading building maintenance or facilities teams in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Building Maintenance team to deliver high standards.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance via ARMS to ensure reliable building services.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance with PUWER, SSOW and COSHH.
• Manage third‑party contractors, RAMS, SLAs and safety standards.
• Plan resources and prioritise tasks to minimise disruption and downtime.
• Monitor maintenance spend, including labour, spares and contractor costs.
• Identify recurring issues and implement root cause solutions to improve asset reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance history and asset data in ARMS.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Prioritisation

Contractor management

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Maintenance

Tools

CMMS ARMS

Job description

About the Role

Job Overview

• Leadership & Team Management:
  Lead, motivate, and develop the Building Maintenance team, managing performance, training, and engagement to deliver high standards.
• Maintenance Delivery & Asset Management:
  Oversee all planned preventative and reactive maintenance through ARMS, ensuring building infrastructure and services operate efficiently and reliably.
• Health, Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure all maintenance activities meet statutory requirements (PUWER, SSOW, COSHH), promoting a strong safety culture across the team.
• Contractor & Supplier Management:
  Manage third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with RAMS, SLAs, and safety standards while holding suppliers accountable for performance.
• Operational Planning & Resource Management:
  Allocate resources effectively, prioritising maintenance tasks to minimise operational disruption and downtime.
• Cost & Budget Control:
  Manage maintenance spend, including labour, spares, and contractor costs, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify recurring issues, implement root cause solutions, and drive improvements in asset reliability and maintenance standards.
• Systems & Data Management:
  Maintain accurate records within ARMS, ensuring maintenance history, compliance documentation, and asset data are up to date.

Package Description

Salary & Hours

• £56,761 per annum
• 40 hours per week worked over 5 days from 7.

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

• Proven experience leading building maintenance or facilities teams in a complex operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of facilities maintenance, statutory compliance (PUWER, SSOW, COSHH), and contractor management.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g. ARMS or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, budgets, and maintenance performance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safety (or equivalent) desirable.