Property Maintenance Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking a Property Maintenance Manager to oversee an in-house team, manage a maintenance budget, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have multi-trade management experience and excellent communication skills. The role involves driving operational excellence, compliance with standards, and strong contractor relationships. An attractive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme (up to 17% employer contribution)

Healthcare cashback plan

Income protection after 26 weeks

Essential Car User Allowance

32 holidays & 8 public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-trade or housing maintenance teams.
• A strong background in reactive and planned works.
• Excellent knowledge of building standards, procurement, and contract management.
• Confidence in leading and motivating others.
• Great communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 37 multi-skilled colleagues.
• Manage a £1 million annual budget for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and financial processes.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and colleagues.
• Lead on contract management and supplier performance.

Skills

Managing multi-trade or housing maintenance teams

Reactive and planned works

Building standards knowledge

Leadership and motivation skills

Great communication

Problem-solving and decision-making

Proactive mindset

Job description

Are you a skilled and motivated Property Maintenance Manager ready to take the lead on delivering high-quality, customer-focused services?

Morgan Hunt have an exciting opportunity for an experienced multi-trade maintenance professional to make a real impact - managing a talented in-house team and ensuring tenants receive the very best service.

The Role

You'll lead and inspire a team of around 37 multi-skilled colleagues, taking charge of a £1 million annual budget covering reactive repairs, voids, and planned maintenance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll focus on:

• Driving operational excellence and great customer service.

• Managing budgets, performance, and quality.

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, procurement, and financial processes.

• Building strong relationships with contractors, colleagues, and partners.

You'll also lead on contract management and supplier performance, prepare reports and updates for senior leaders

To be considered for the role you will be an experienced manager who can deliver an excellent maintenance service. Technical knowledge but also a commitment to customer service are both essential.

Essential criteria for the role:

• Proven experience managing multi-trade or housing maintenance teams.

• A strong background in reactive and planned works, including voids and repairs.

• Excellent knowledge of building standards, procurement, and contract management.

• Confidence in leading and motivating others to deliver results.

• Great communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• A proactive mindset and a genuine commitment to getting things right for customers.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use are essential.

Along with the salary the organisation offer an excellent benefits package.

• Excellent pension scheme: Employer contribution double yours (up to 17%)

• Healthcare cashback plan

• Income protection: 50% of salary after 26 weeks' absence

• Essential Car User Allowance

• 32 holiday & 8 public holidays

If this is a role you would be interested in please apply ASAP.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.