Maintenance Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education provider in Northamptonshire is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee large-scale maintenance projects and compliance across its facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong facilities management experience, particularly in multi-site settings, and will be qualified in a relevant engineering discipline. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

37 hours per week

38 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance operations across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with KPIs and service level agreements.
• Background in facilities or maintenance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Lead a team of maintenance professionals and external contractors.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, and compliance standards.
• Oversee building systems and energy management.

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance management

Budget management

Knowledge of building engineering systems

Education

Relevant engineering or facilities discipline

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Manager
Northamptonshire
£39,900 - £44,900 + 37 hours per week + 38 days Holiday + Local Government Pension Scheme

Do you have experience managing maintenance operations across multiple sites?

Are you looking for a role where you can lead a team, oversee large-scale maintenance projects, and make a real impact on the quality of facilities and services?

This is a great opportunity to join a respected education provider, taking responsibility for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse and active estate.

In this role, you will lead a dedicated maintenance team, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental standards. You\'ll play a key role in improving operational efficiency, supporting the organisation\'s strategic aims, and ensuring a safe and functional environment for all users.

The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities or maintenance management, ideally across multi-site environments. You will have knowledge of building engineering systems, KPIs, and service level agreements and will be qualified in a relevant engineering or facilities discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional seeking a stable and rewarding management role within a supportive organisation.

The Role

• Managing the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services
• Leading a team of maintenance professionals and external contractors
• Monitoring budgets, KPIs, and compliance standards
• Overseeing building systems, energy management, and project delivery

The Person

• Background in facilities or maintenance management, ideally across multi-site environments
• Knowledge of hard services and building construction, preferably within an educational environment
• Knowledge of building engineering systems, KPIs, and service level agreements
• Budget management experience
• Qualified in a relevant engineering or facilities discipline