Maintenance Manager

O'Neill & Brennan; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager in Greenwich. The role involves daily maintenance of 139 residential units, contractor oversight, and site inspections. Ideal candidates should have previous maintenance experience, good communication skills, and a hands-on attitude. This is a permanent PAYE role offering a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, or decorating role (non-entry-level).
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, fixed team.
• Confident communicator with good rapport-building skills—especially with tenants.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Physically fit, with a strong work ethic and 'muck in' attitude.
• Must be comfortable with early working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks across 139 residential units.
• Liaise with and oversee external contractors handling more specialist tasks.
• Regular walkthroughs and reporting on issues across the wider site.
• Respond to any urgent or unexpected issues requiring immediate attention.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Employment: Permanent (PAYE)
Rate/Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Realistically Attainable Discretionary Bonus
Location: Greenwich

Job Type: Permanent PAYE employment

O'Neill & Brennan are currently seeking a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Manager for a build-to-rent residential scheme located in the Southeast London area. This is a permanent PAYE role working directly on a site comprising 139 apartments, all let under one landlord, forming part of a larger residential development.

We’re looking for a candidate with a background in general maintenance—ideally from a handyman, painter/decorator, or similar background. This is a varied and active position that would suit someone who is mobile, physically fit, and ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reactive Maintenance (approx. 1/3 of role):
  Carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks across 139 residential units—touch-up painting, minor repairs, and basic troubleshooting.
• Contractor Oversight:
  Liaise with and oversee external contractors handling more specialist tasks.
• Site Inspections (approx. 1/3 of role):
  Regular walkthroughs and reporting on issues across the wider site that do not require specialist intervention.
• Ad Hoc Duties (approx. 1/3 of role):
  Respond to any urgent or unexpected issues requiring immediate attention.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyman, or decorating role (non-entry-level)
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, fixed team
• Confident communicator with good rapport-building skills—especially with tenants
• Basic computer literacy
• Physically fit, with a strong work ethic and “muck in” attitude
• Must be comfortable with early working hours

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week
• Minimum two early starts per week (7:00/7:30am) to oversee site services
• Flexibility on remaining hours, provided weekly hours are met

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation