Maintenance Manager

MCR Property Group; Bradford; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MCR Property Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function for Flow Student in Bradford. You will manage a team of operatives, coordinate external contractors and ensure safety, compliance and a welcoming living environment for students.

Responsibilities include planning preventative maintenance, managing budgets and maintaining accurate records, with a focus on proactive service and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance manager or supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of heating, electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Experience leading and developing a maintenance team.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance; IOSH/NEBOSH desirable.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and suppliers.
• Confident with CMMS and standard IT packages.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure.
• Trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Maintenance Team: supervise, support and develop maintenance operatives, allocating work, setting standards and ensuring safe working practices.
• Oversee Repairs and Upkeep: manage reactive and planned maintenance across student rooms, studios, communal areas and amenity spaces, prioritising urgent issues to minimise disruption.
• Plan Preventative Maintenance: create and deliver planned maintenance schedules for plant, equipment and accommodation, reducing breakdowns and extending asset life.
• Ensure Statutory Compliance: oversee fire safety, gas safety, electrical testing, legionella control, lift servicing and other inspections, keeping certificates and records up to date.
• Manage Contractors: appoint, coordinate and monitor external contractors for repairs, servicing and refurbishment works, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Control Costs: manage the maintenance budget, track spend and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Prepare for Peak Periods: plan room turnaround and inspections for academic year start and new arrivals.
• Maintain Stock and Equipment: keep tools and materials in order and order supplies as required.
• Keep Accurate Records: ensure maintenance requests are logged, risk assessments and compliance documents are current.
• Support the Student Experience: work with site colleagues to respond to student feedback with a positive attitude.

Connaissances

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Building services

Budget management

Health & safety

CMMS use

Formation

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (desirable)

Outils

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Location: Bradford, Arkwright (office based)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum

About The Role

As Maintenance Manager, you will lead the maintenance function for Flow Student in Bradford, making sure our buildings are safe, secure, compliant and well maintained for our students. You will manage a team of maintenance operatives, including a plumber, an electrician and a general maintenance operative, alongside external contractors. Working closely with the City Operations Manager and on site colleagues, you will keep reactive repairs moving, plan ahead with preventative maintenance, and help create a living environment where students feel at home.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Team: Supervise, support and develop maintenance operatives, allocating work, setting standards and ensuring high quality, safe working practices.
• Oversee Repairs and Upkeep: Manage all reactive and planned maintenance across student rooms, studios, communal areas and amenity spaces, prioritising urgent issues to minimise disruption.
• Plan Preventative Maintenance: Create and deliver planned maintenance schedules for plant, equipment and accommodation, reducing breakdowns and extending asset life.
• Ensure Statutory Compliance: Oversee fire safety, gas safety, electrical testing, legionella control, lift servicing and all other statutory inspections, keeping accurate certificates and records.
• Manage Contractors: Appoint, coordinate and monitor external contractors for specialist repairs, servicing and refurbishment works, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Control Costs: Manage the maintenance budget, track spend and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare for Peak Periods: Plan room turnaround and inspections so that accommodation is ready for the start of each academic year and for new arrivals throughout the year.
• Maintain Stock and Equipment: Keep tools, equipment and materials in good order and order supplies as required.
• Keep Accurate Records: Ensure maintenance requests are logged and closed accurately, and that risk assessments, inspection reports and compliance documents are up to date.
• Support the Student Experience: Work with colleagues across the site to respond to student feedback with a positive and approachable attitude.

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Proven experience as a maintenance manager or supervisor, ideally within student accommodation, residential, hotel or commercial property.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services, including heating, electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing a maintenance team.
• A sound understanding of health and safety legislation, fire safety and statutory compliance, with a qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH desirable.
• Experience of managing budgets, contractors and suppliers.
• Confidence using maintenance management software (CMMS) and standard IT packages.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, with a focus on customer service.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure.
• A trade qualification, technical certification or equivalent practical experience.
• A valid UK driving licence.