Head of Reactive Maintenance

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Reactive Maintenance Operations Manager for a permanent position. In this key role, you will deliver fast-paced maintenance services across domestic and commercial properties in London. Ideal candidates must have strong leadership skills and experience managing teams while ensuring high levels of service. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Permanent position

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a reactive maintenance management role.
• Strong background in maintenance across domestic and commercial sectors.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage systems for the reactive maintenance function.
• Oversee a mobile team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Reactive maintenance management

Team leadership

Planning and coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Hill McGlynn is working in partnership with a well-established subcontractor to recruit an experienced Reactive Maintenance Operations Manager / Head of Maintenance on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership role focused on delivering fast-paced, reactive maintenance services across both domestic and commercial properties throughout London.

IMPORTANT :

Must have experience managing a maintenance team across multiple sites to a level of (Apply online only) call outs per week.

The Role :

This is a hands‑on operations role where you will be responsible for setting up and managing systems and processes for the maintenance division, as well as overseeing a team of Engineers, managing a planner / coordinator and an administration assistant. The role covers emergency and reactive repair work and will require strong leadership, technical understanding, and exceptional organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Setting up and managing full systems and procedures for the reactive maintenance function
• Day‑to‑day management and coordination of a mobile team of Maintenance Engineers
• Organising work schedules, allocating tasks, and ensuring SLAs are met
• Monitoring performance, ensuring high standards of work and customer service
• Managing emergency call‑outs and prioritising urgent repairs efficiently
• Liaising with clients, property managers, and contractors
• Maintaining accurate records of work, costs, and reporting metrics
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, and building regulations

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Proven experience in a reactive maintenance management or operations manager role
• Relationships with existing subcontractors
• Strong background in maintenance across domestic and commercial sectors
• Demonstrated ability to set up and implement operational systems and processes
• Experienced in managing and motivating multi‑disciplinary teams
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of emergency call‑out procedures and compliance requirements
• Full UK driving licence (travel across London is required)

What's on Offer :

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + car allowance, dependent on experience
• Permanent position with a growing, reputable subcontractor
• Autonomy to shape and lead a key area of the business
• Opportunity to work across varied projects and properties
• Supportive senior management and career progression potential

Apply Today

If you're an experienced and driven maintenance operations professional ready to take on a leadership role, please apply by submitting your CV.