Maintenance Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious and historic organisation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to manage maintenance across two private estates near Guildford and Richmond. The role includes overseeing maintenance activities, managing staff, compliance with health and safety legislation, and budget management in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage allowance for business travel

Contributory pension scheme

Prestigious working environment

39-hour working week (Monday to Friday)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager role.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation, preferably CDM 2015.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and management of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Prepare and implement planned and reactive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Management of internal teams

Budget preparation

Health and safety compliance

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented attitude

Education

Experience in Maintenance or Facilities Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a prestigious and historic organisation, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their dedicated in-house team. This unique, client-side role offers the opportunity to manage maintenance across two of the country's most distinguished private estates, featuring heritage properties, listed buildings, and historically significant landscapes. The primary office is based near Guildford, with regular visits to a secondary estate located near Richmond.

This position is ideal for an experienced Maintenance Manager who is enthusiastic about preserving historically significant properties and assets within a supportive and prestigious working environment.

Maintenance Manager Salary & Benefits

• Mileage allowance for business travel
• Contributory pension scheme
• Prestigious and supportive working environment
• 39-hour working week (Monday to Friday)

Maintenance Manager Job Overview

• Oversee the daily operation and management of maintenance activities across both estates.
• Coordinate and supervise in-house maintenance staff and external contractors, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to high standards.
• Prepare and implement planned and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015 regulations.
• Manage and monitor budgets for maintenance operations in collaboration with senior management.
• Regularly inspect estate properties to identify maintenance requirements and proactively manage necessary repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, compliance documentation, and asset management logs.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and external consultants for larger refurbishment and capital projects.

Maintenance Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager role, ideally involving historic or listed properties.
• Strong experience managing internal maintenance teams and external contractors.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and compliance (including CDM 2015).
• Competent in budget preparation, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and team-oriented attitude.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to regularly travel to the Richmond area 1-2 times per week.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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