Maintenance Manager

Scape Australia Management Pty; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Charity day off

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Long service award

Maternity and paternity benefits

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Scape Australia Management Pty is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee reactive and preventative maintenance across sites. You will lead a team, manage contractors, ensure H&S compliance, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining high service levels. The role involves budgeting, staff supervision, and continuous site improvements.

You will work closely with residents and operations teams, ensuring up-to-date training records and robust reporting through management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repairs.
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Responsibilities

• Ongoing maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, decorating, kitchen and bathroom tasks.

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities management

Service level agreements

IOSH/NEBOSH/IWFM credential advantage

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tools

Building Management Systems

CAFM systems

Job description

Fancy working for a global brand that is genuinely going places? Scape is a premium accommodation provider with buildings across London, Surrey, Leeds, Australia and the US. As such, we’re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our growing family. Alongside an excellent benefits package which includes onsite gym and a generous holiday allowance, we believe in supporting people to achieve their full potential, which means there are always opportunities to progress at Scape. So, if you’re enthusiastic about working alongside a talented team to deliver the best living experience, don’t hesitate to apply today.

As Maintenance Manager your responsibilities will include:

Ongoing responsibilities include:

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance work (carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical, decorating, kitchen and bathroom maintenance and more)
• Identifying, reporting and managing the completion of building defects.
• Carry out fault finding and leak investigations.
• Carry out repairs and/or additional work arising from examinations and investigations.
• Performance management of the team, including recruitment, training, development, and daily supervision to maximise efficient & productivity.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance & record keeping.
• Adhere to periodic checks to ensure smooth operation of site.
• Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet company requirements.
• Ensure all work carried out is done so within the H&S requirements.
• Ordering and pricing up any materials/stock, following company procedures.
• Overseeing staff shifts, staff performance and ensure training records are up to date.
• Maintain COSSH data sheets for hazardous material.
• Liaising with residents regarding maintenance issues via the Maintenance App.
• Identify and recommend improvements where required.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for assigned activities and staffing.
• Identify key areas for improvement, cost reduction and improved overall efficiency within all aspect of the building.
• To undertake any mandatory training relevant to your position

Key skills, attributes,and experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
• Awareness of Building Management Systems
• Awareness of Computer aided Facilities management systems
• Experience in Plant room inspections
• Familiarity with Service Level Agreement concepts
• Customer focused approach
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Confident & mature outlook
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM accreditation an advantage

Our enthusiastic team value collaboration and excellent customer service so that we provide the ultimate Scape experience for our residents.

We have a

range of employee benefits

including:

• Birthday day off*
• Charity day off*
• Access to our onsite gyms
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme*
• £150 for recommending a friend to Scape*
• Long service award for our loyal employees
• Maternity + Paternity benefits*
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Overtime and the opportunity to work across Scape sites*
• Enrolment onto the Scape Pension Scheme*