Maintenance Manager

Venn Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organisation in social housing is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the responsive repairs and voids service. You will manage a team of around 50 operatives, ensure effective service delivery, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess proven experience in social housing and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £57,000 plus additional benefits including flexible working hours and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual salary £57,000 (Pro Rata) plus additional £2,000 for out of hours escalations

Minimum 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Great pension scheme with contributions up to 12 percent

Flexible working hours and home working opportunities

Health Cash Plan access

On the job training and clear development pathways

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts and cashback on major brands

Modern office space and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager within Social Housing or a similar environment.
• Experienced in managing large in-house repairs teams.
• Confident in overseeing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Ability to manage multi-trade environments across repairs and voids.

Responsibilities

• Lead a DLO of around 50 operatives including team leaders and operational managers.
• Oversee trade teams ensuring strong operational performance.
• Manage budgets and financial controls for the in-house maintenance service.
• Drive continuous improvement and high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong leadership ability

Excellent communication skills

Experience managing large repairs teams

Confident overseeing KPIs and budgets

Job description

Maintenance Manager – Responsive Repairs and Voids – (6 Month FTC) – Macclesfield

What is on offer

• Annual salary of £57000 (Pro Rata) plus an additional £2000 for out of hours escalations on a rota
• Minimum 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Great pension scheme with contributions up to 12 percent
• Flexible working hours and home working opportunities
• Health Cash Plan access
• On the job training and clear development pathways
• Health and wellbeing support including health MOTs and wellbeing events
• Discounts and cashback on major brands
• Modern office space and a friendly working environment

The role

As the Maintenance Manager, you will lead the repairs and voids service, ensuring a seamless, proactive, and tenant focused in house maintenance model. You will set the strategic direction for responsive repairs and voids, ensuring all services are delivered cost effectively and in line with organisational values.

Key Responsibilities for the Maintenance Manager role

• Lead a DLO of around 50 operatives including team leaders and operational managers
• Oversee trade teams and ensure strong operational performance and KPI achievement
• Manage budgets and financial controls for the in house maintenance service
• Oversee multiple trade streams including Voids, Estates, Responsive Repairs, Planned Works, Electrical, and Gas servicing and breakdowns
• Manage disrepair, complex casework, and customer focused resolutions
• Support out of hours escalations on a rota basis
• Manage and monitor the Trust supply chain
• Lead teams in line with Trust values, creating a positive and supportive culture
• Drive continuous improvement, service efficiency, and high customer satisfaction

About you

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Manager within Social Housing or a similar environment
• Strong leadership ability with experience managing large in house repairs teams
• Confident overseeing KPIs, budgets, contracts, and operational performance
• Skilled in managing multi trade environments across repairs and voids
• People focused with excellent communication skills
• Able to lead by example and embed organisational values in everyday work

If you would like to be part of a growing organisation and take the next step in your career as a Maintenance Manager, we would love to hear from you.

Please either send across a CV on LinkedIn or contact Tom Shingler directly on 0161 830 1830 | [e-mail]