Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of student accommodation in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities management. The successful candidate will handle both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with service level agreements while enhancing service levels for students and stakeholders. Suitable for individuals with relevant experience and a passion for customer care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Discounts on Kaplan courses

24/7 confidential helpline

Company pension contributions

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in hospitality, student accommodation, residential accommodation, or similar setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage workload, and work on own initiative.
• Experience in plumbing and/or electrical skills.
• Budget management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Passion for customer care and sensitivity to students' needs.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Leadership qualities and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day facilities management.
• Provide front-line response in both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure property is managed and operated in line with relevant legislation.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Budget management

Customer care

Teamwork

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

Reference number: JR(phone number removed)

Location: Kaplan Living Nottingham

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day facilities management and will work as part of the team providing front-line response in both planned and reactive maintenance, in accordance with the Service Level Agreement with our stakeholders. You will assist in ensuring the property is managed and operated in line with relevant legislation, service level agreements, and operating principles, supporting our goal to be industry leading in service levels to students, parents, and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as a Maintenance Manager, looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Maintenance experience in hospitality, student accommodation, residential accommodation, or similar setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage workload, and work on own initiative.
• Experience in plumbing and/or electrical skills.
• Budget management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Passion for customer care and sensitivity to students' needs.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Leadership qualities and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage with customers and colleagues.

About Kaplan Living:

Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Living is a leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK. We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools, along with options for university and direct-let accommodation.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including 28 days annual leave, discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family, 24/7 confidential helpline, company pension contributions, and enhanced family leave policies.

Please note that annual leave entitlement will be pro-rated if the role is part-time.