Maintenance Operations Manager

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across university sites, ensuring works are completed to SLA and budget.

You will lead a multi-skilled team, travel between sites, and report on efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Trade-based qualification such as City and guilds Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience leading and supervising a team of multi-skilled trades staff.
• Experience in a large multi-site organisation.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance across university sites.
• Lead and allocate resources to ensure works meet SLAs and budget.
• Provide reports to Senior Estates Managers identifying efficiencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Stakeholder communication

Education

City and guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Salary £35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area Estates Maintenance Services

Location UK Other

Salary £35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date Wednesday 02 September 2026

Interview Date To be confirmed

Reference NHE1379426

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings, and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our U.K sites.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to manage the day to day planned and reactive maintenance of key maintenance services across our University Sites.

Working closely with the Head of Maintenance you will lead and manage the maintenance team allocating resources effectively to ensure works are completed in line with service level agreements and within the allocated budget. You will provide reports to Senior Estates Managers identifying areas for efficiencies and improvements and will develop the maintenance team promoting a ‘can-do’ attitude and positive culture within the section. You will also liaise with and provide specialist advice to customers and internal and external stakeholders building effective working relationships, understanding customer requirements, and ensuring any feedback received is monitored and actioned as required.

Candidates should have a Trade based qualification such as City and guilds Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject and have continued post qualification training with experience in a similar role or have a proven track record of relevant work experience in a similar role demonstrating practical and theoretical knowledge of a specialised field of work. You should also have experience in leading, motivating and supervising a team of multi-skilled trades staff undertaking maintenance activities in a large multi-site organisation. Due to the frequency with which the role holder will travel between university sites a valid driving licence is essential for the post.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) 5 days out of 7 to be arranged mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility to work occasional weekends if required. Job share arrangements may be considered.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

Further details:

• Job Description/Role Profile

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