Maintenance Manager - Estate Properties

Approach Personnel Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Northampton is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee approximately 100 properties. In this hands-on role, you will manage day-to-day operations, handle reactive maintenance, and coordinate subcontractors to ensure high service standards. The successful candidate should possess strong technical knowledge and experience in property management. The salary is competitive, ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience, with an opportunity to work in a supportive estate environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for ownership of property portfolio

Supportive estate environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance management or similar property role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction practices, and compliance.
• Experience overseeing external contractors and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance operations across a portfolio of around 100 properties.
• Handle reactive maintenance, ensuring timely response.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Maintenance management

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Estate Properties

Location: Northampton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the upkeep and performance of approximately 100 properties on a well-established estate in Northampton. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you'll take ownership of all property maintenance activity, ensuring a high standard of service for tenants and smooth coordination with subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance operations across a portfolio of around 100 residential and commercial properties
• Handle reactive maintenance, ensuring timely response and resolution
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, providing professional and effective communication
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to SLAs
• Conduct property inspections and identify areas needing repair or improvement
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and procurement of maintenance services
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, health & safety standards, and estate policies
• Provide strategic input to improve maintenance processes and property performance

About You

You’ll be a proactive and organised professional with strong technical knowledge and a solid understanding of commercial and building practices. You must be confident dealing with tenants, capable of prioritising workloads, and comfortable managing multiple contractors at once.

Essential skills & experience

Proven experience in a maintenance management or similar property role

Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction practices, and compliance

Experience overseeing external contractors and managing supplier relationships

Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage budgets and maintain accurate records

A practical, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
• Opportunity to take ownership of a diverse and substantial property portfolio
• Work within a supportive and established estate environment

If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager looking for a new challenge in Northampton, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.