Maintenance Manager | Flexible Hours & 41 Days Holiday

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Generous pension

Free parking

Free meal on duty

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for an established educational institution in Oxford. You will oversee the maintenance, safety and upkeep of buildings, accommodation and facilities, leading a team and coordinating external contractors.

The role demands proactive leadership, strong technical knowledge and good IT and budgeting skills. The position is full-time with 35 hours per week, and a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management with responsibility for buildings and facilities.
• Proven leadership and contractor management experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing projects and budgets; IT literacy and record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance, inspections and building projects.
• Leading the maintenance team and overseeing external contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records, safety certificates and maintenance plans.
• Managing departmental budgets, utilities costs and procurement.
• Identifying sustainable solutions to improve energy efficiency.
• Liaising with staff to coordinate maintenance and minimise disruption.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Contractor management

Health and safety

Budgets

Project management

IT skills

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

N/A

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for an established educational institution in Oxford. You will oversee the maintenance, safety and upkeep of buildings, accommodation and facilities, leading a team and coordinating external contractors.

The role demands proactive leadership, strong technical knowledge and good IT and budgeting skills. The position is full-time with 35 hours per week, and a 6-month fixed-term contract.