Regional Maintenance Manager

WJF Technical Support Limited; Little London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro-rata

Edenred Savings Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Sick Pay

Job summary

WJF Technical Support Limited is seeking a highly motivated Regional Maintenance Manager to lead planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance delivery across the East area. You will provide leadership to maintenance teams, ensure high standards of performance and H&S compliance, manage contracts and budgets, and travel across the region to support operations.

A core technical Level 4 qualification plus proven people management experience are required, with strong knowledge of industry

Qualifications

• Core technical Level 4 qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ/HND in B&CE or M&E) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in people management and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations including COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments, NEBOSH level.
• Experience in workload scheduling, contract management, and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Maintenance Teams across the region ensuring high standards of performance, attendance, and H&S compliance.
• Plan and oversee maintenance tasks in line with the ESTS and allocate resources including in-house and external contractor support.
• Ensure remedial and reactive maintenance tasks are completed within contractual timeframes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential income-generating projects.
• Oversee contract specifications, quotations, and small contractor-led jobs.

Skills

People management

Workforce planning

Contract management

Health & safety knowledge

IT skills (Maximo)

Education

City & Guilds Level 4 or equivalent

NVQ/HND in B&CE or M&E

Tools

Maximo CAFM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Team & Performance Management

• Lead and manage Maintenance Teams across the region ensuring high standards of performance, attendance, and H&S compliance
• Provide training, support, and guidance to the team to drive efficiency and best practice

Maintenance Operations

• Plan and oversee maintenance tasks in line with the Establishment Specific Task Schedule (ESTS)
• Ensure remedial and reactive maintenance tasks are completed within contractual timeframes
• Identify and allocate appropriate resources, including in-house teams and external contractor

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations including CDM, Building Regulations, Fire Safety, Equality Act, Planning & Environmental Guidance
• Manage contractors, drive continuous improvement, and promote environmental best practices
• Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records, utilising both IT and paper-based systems

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective maintenance delivery.
• Provide technical and specialist advice to local and regional support teams

Project & Budget Management

• Write contract specifications, evaluate quotations, and manage small contractor-led jobs
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential income-generating projects
• Oversee additional works from the Forward Additional Services Plan and contribute to the Billable Works Register
• Core technical Level 4 qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ/HND in B&CE or M&E trade) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in people management and workforce planning
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, including COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments, and safe systems of work to NEBOSH level
• Experience in workload scheduling, contract management, and customer communication
• Excellent IT skills, including CAFM (Maximo) and Microsoft systems.
• Commercially astute with ability to manage contracts and budgets efficiently
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to travel across the region to support operations
• Willingness to be on call
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

We are looking for a highly motivated Regional Maintenance Manager to lead planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance delivery across the East area. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to ensure maintenance activities are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in compliance with statutory regulations., Strong technical background working in a high paced Hard FM environment, with knowledge of industry standards for building maintenance such as SFG20

Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary.

Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.

Other Amazing Benefits

• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life's important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.