Regional Maintenance Lead for Nurseries & Compliance

Partou UK Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Partou UK Limited is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance across nursery sites in the South regions. The role balances safe, compliant environments with leadership of Maintenance Partners and hands-on tasks as needed.

Permanent role with a £45,000 per annum DOE, 37.5 hours per week. Travel within the South region is expected; DBS checks apply as part of safer recruitment.

Qualifications

• Essential: building maintenance/engineering qualification; UK driving licence; health & safety awareness.
• Proactive maintenance background with regulatory knowledge.
• Willingness to travel within the division and further as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance across multiple nursery sites in the South regions.
• Lead and support Maintenance Engineers across regions.
• Ensure monthly inspections and compliance with health & safety standards.
• Act as initial escalation point for issues; coordinate with contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support planning/update of PPM schedules.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance tasks when required.
• Support cost control and efficiency improvements to reduce travel and expenses.

Skills

Customer service

Team workload management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Planning and execution

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Relevant technical qualification in building maintenance/engineering

Full UK driving licence

IOSH or safety training

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Tools

Fresh Desk system

Job description

Partou UK Limited is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance across nursery sites in the South regions. The role balances safe, compliant environments with leadership of Maintenance Partners and hands-on tasks as needed.

Permanent role with a £45,000 per annum DOE, 37.5 hours per week. Travel within the South region is expected; DBS checks apply as part of safer recruitment.