Maintenance Manager (Ref:006910)

Quality Engineered Products; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious institution in Oxford is seeking a proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and safety of its unique estate. In this hands-on role, you will lead a skilled in-house team, manage external contractors, and ensure the implementation of sustainable maintenance strategies while maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Track record in developing and delivering maintenance plans.
• Experience leading a team and managing contractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering annual and long-term maintenance plans.
• Overseeing a rolling 5-year strategy and managing projects.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Health & Safety Standards

Organizational Skills

Education

Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB)

SMSTS certification

Job description

Are you a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager seeking your next challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment?

We are working on behalf of a prestigious and historic institution to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and safety of a diverse estate of unique and characterful buildings. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a vital function within a close-knit team, ensuring buildings, plant, and equipment are well-maintained, compliant, and sustainably operated.

About The Role:

Reporting to the Head of the department, you will lead a skilled in-house Maintenance Team and manage a wide range of external contractors. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across the estate, ensuring works are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering an annual and long-term maintenance plan
• Overseeing a rolling 5-year maintenance strategy
• Managing maintenance projects and implementing sustainable solutions
• Ensuring statutory compliance with health and safety legislation
• Managing departmental budgets and controlling utility costs
• Leading and developing the Maintenance Team and managing contractors
• Maintaining accurate records and systems across all aspects of facilities operations

About You:

This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone with strong leadership and project management experience in a facilities or estates environment.

You will need:

• A track record in developing and delivering maintenance plans and managing projects
• Proven experience leading a team and managing external contractors
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety standards and statutory compliance
• Strong IT and administrative skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work, with excellent organisational skills
• Budget management experience

Desirable qualifications include:

· Knowledge of building and planning regulations

·Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB), or SMSTS certification.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique blend of strategic responsibility and hands-on leadership in a collaborative setting. You will contribute to the long-term sustainability and preservation of an important estate, while working alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in their work.

If you're ready to step into a role where your organisational skills, people focus and vendor expertise will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to apply for this role, please contact one of the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848 for more details. You can also send your CV tocv maxwellstephens.com.