Head of Maintenance & Facilities - Multi-Site Leader

Daniel Owen Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in Oxford is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to lead our multi-site facilities team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the portfolio, with an immediate-start basis.

You will manage day-to-day maintenance, oversee PPM and reactive repairs, ensure statutory compliance, lead contractors, monitor budgets, drive health and safety, and develop maintenance staff to meet evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Senior maintenance, estates, facilities, or property management experience.
• Knowledge of building compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Experience leading maintenance or engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budget management and cost-control experience.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) is essential and must be in place before starting.
• Available for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day maintenance function.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Ensure statutory compliance across building services and facilities.
• Manage external contractors and service providers.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and expenditure.
• Drive health & safety best practices and compliance.
• Support capital projects, refurbishments, and improvement works.
• Lead, motivate, and develop maintenance staff.
• Respond to urgent maintenance and operational issues as required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Senior maintenance

Estates management

Facilities management

Team leadership

Budget management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Facilities, engineering, building services, or construction qualification

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd in Oxford is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to lead our multi-site facilities team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the portfolio, with an immediate-start basis.

You will manage day-to-day maintenance, oversee PPM and reactive repairs, ensure statutory compliance, lead contractors, monitor budgets, drive health and safety, and develop maintenance staff to meet evolving needs.