Maintenance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Watford. The role involves leading a team of engineers for maintenance and overseeing projects. Candidates should possess engineering leadership experience and a solid engineering qualification. This opportunity is crucial for production continuity at a high-profile site in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering leadership experience.
• Solid engineering qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the maintenance database (TriRega).
• Lead and plan the maintenance team’s daily workload.
• Manage and control all M&E subcontractors on site.
• Carry out planned maintenance of site plant and equipment.
• Ensure all statutory compliance and site log books are up to date.

Skills

Engineering leadership experience

Solid engineering qualification

Job description

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Maintenance Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: ISS Facility Services UK

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 22.08.2025

Expiry Date: 06.10.2025

Job Description:

• Mon to Fri
• Site based, regular hours Monday to Friday
• Requirement to pass Security Clearance (SC)

Here at ISS, as one of the UK's leading Facilities Management (FM) providers, we are looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to lead M&E and Fabric maintenance, and oversee small projects at the customer's Luton site, a manufacturing facility.

The client operates in the defence sector, and this is a key site where production continuity is critical, requiring maintenance to support ongoing operations.

You will line manage 5 engineers working under a PPM regime, capable of reactive repairs, collaborating with specialist subcontractors and central resources.

This is a great opportunity for a confident Engineering Lead to join a high-profile contract in the built environment sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining the maintenance database (TriRega) for site services, plant, systems, and equipment
• Leading and planning the maintenance team’s daily workload, providing support as the first point of contact
• Leading and developing the maintenance and control of contractors, ensuring effective resource use and risk minimization
• Planning and costing minor works and reactive maintenance for the building fabric
• Ensuring all competencies and training meet site requirements
• Managing all subcontracted maintenance services and maintaining the supplier database
• Managing and controlling all M&E subcontractors on site, including inductions
• Maintaining continuity of essential site equipment and life safety systems
• Carrying out planned maintenance of site plant and equipment
• Diagnosing faults, recommending, planning, and executing cost-effective repairs and energy savings
• Ensuring all statutory compliance and site log books are up to date
• Liaising with clients to align work with production needs
• Observing and reporting plant faults to identify potential improvements

Candidate requirements:

• Engineering leadership experience
• Solid engineering qualification