Facilities Maintenance Manager – Asset Reliability Lead

CIH International Housing Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Store discount 10%

Death in Service

Long service recognition

Training & development

Stream platform

Job summary

Home Bargains seeks an experienced Building Maintenance Manager to lead the Facilities Team at our Omega Business Park distribution centre. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensure safety, compliance, and reliable operation of building assets while reporting to the Automation & Facilities Manager.

This hands-on leadership role requires coaching on the floor, contractor management, budget control, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Contractor management

Safety compliance

CMMS experience

Budget control

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Maintenance

IOSH Managing Safety

Tools

ARMS

Job description

Home Bargains seeks an experienced Building Maintenance Manager to lead the Facilities Team at our Omega Business Park distribution centre. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensure safety, compliance, and reliable operation of building assets while reporting to the Automation & Facilities Manager.

This hands-on leadership role requires coaching on the floor, contractor management, budget control, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and costs.