Maintenance Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee a skilled team at an industrial defence site in Central London. This permanent position offers a salary of £65,000 - £70,000, emphasizing hands-on leadership and managing maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and electrical systems. The role is ideal for a maintenance leader wanting to make a real impact within a stable environment. Successful candidates will need to pass a security clearance.

Benefits

Company Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or defence environments.
• Able to pass security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of in-house engineers and subcontractors.
• Oversee maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and electrical control systems.
• Engage with clients and manage contract delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Industrial systems management

Hydraulic systems experience

Pneumatic systems experience

HVAC experience

Electrical systems experience

Control systems knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Company Benefit

Location: Central London (commutable from: Watford, St Albans, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Dartford, Bexley, Orpington and Sevenoaks).

Are you an experienced, hands‑on maintenance professional with a strong engineering background, looking to lead a technical team in a dynamic, high‑integrity industrial environment?

On offer is a permanent position managing an engineering workforce at an industrial defence site, combining office leadership with hands‑on technical involvement. You'll be the first point of contact for clients, overseeing the delivery of maintenance contracts, and ensuring operational excellence.

This role sits within an established industrial maintenance company providing services to defence and aerospace. The focus is on reliability, quality, and client satisfaction rather than high‑speed production, offering long‑term stability and the chance to shape a skilled team.

You will manage a small team of in‑house engineers and subcontractors, overseeing maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and electrical control systems. You will also engage with clients, manage contract delivery, and support team development.

This role would suit a maintenance leader with a time‑served engineering background, experience in industrial or defence environments, and a practical, hands‑on approach. You will be seeking a secure, long‑term role with varied responsibilities, strong earning potential, and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role:

• Hands‑on leadership
• Industrial systems management
• Long term stability

The Candidate:

• Hardware experience: Hydraulic & Pneumatic
• Software experience: HVAC & Electrical
• Control Systems knowledge
• Able to pass security clearance

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.