Regional Maintenance Manager

Fresh; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Maintenance Manager for a remote role, focusing on maintaining properties along the M1 corridor. This position is crucial for ensuring safe and compliant environments for residents and staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance management, particularly with life safety systems such as fire alarms. You will be the primary contact for site teams, managing inquiries and resolving issues, while also collaborating with contractors to ensure quality service. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and operational excellence, and contribute to creating great living spaces for students across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement (25 days)

Dedicated Training Team

In-house Learning & Development

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Insurance

Exclusive Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintenance management for large properties.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems and building maintenance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building maintenance including electrical, mechanical, and fabric work.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Fire Alarm Systems

Building Repairs Diagnosis

Health and Safety Regulations

Technical Knowledge of Building Fabric and M&E

Education

Relevant Vocational Qualifications

Job description

We re excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Regional Maintenance Manager to join our team in a remote role, supporting with issues across a portfolio of sites along the M1 corridor, including areas such as Leicester, Nottingham, and London. This position is key in ensuring the properties under your care provide a safe, warm, and dry environment for both staff and residents. You ll also work closely with central teams to ensure compliance with company standards and relevant legislation.

As the maintenance lead, you ll be the primary point of contact for site-based teams, managing their enquiries and resolving technical issues remotely. There may be occasions where you will need to visit sites in person to address more complex issues. You'll take on the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of building maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, and fabric work, with a particular focus on life safety systems such as fire alarms and smoke ventilation systems.

You will also collaborate with contractors and suppliers, ensuring they consistently deliver high-quality service in a timely manner. When necessary, you ll address any performance concerns and work to develop strong, positive relationships with key partners. This remote role allows for flexibility while still ensuring excellent support and operational efficiency across your portfolio.

About you:

We are looking to speak with individuals who have demonstrable experience within a similar role. You will be able to display extensive knowledge of large and complex properties with respect to maintenance management as well as fire alarm and associated life safety systems including current legislation relating to building maintenance.

You will be able to display experience of diagnosing and specifying building repairs and maintenance and have a proven record within multisite Hard FM management including having a good technical knowledge of building fabric and M&E. You must also have a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Benefits of working at Fresh?

We offer:

• A dedicated Training team to assist you with development of your on-job training.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days from day one to recharge and enjoy life beyond work.
• An in-house Learning & Development team to support you with personal and professional development including vocational qualifications.
• Health cash plan to contribute to everyday healthcare expenses.
• Stay active and take advantage of our cycle to work scheme.
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Access to exclusive shopping discounts.

About Fresh:

Fresh are a multi award-winning student accommodation provider with over 20,000 beds in our portfolio across the UK & Ireland. We re looking for someone to support their residents and the wider operational team.

We create great places to live, built on the simple principle that the people around you can make a huge difference to your way of life. If you re a people person who loves working collaboratively and is great at making things happen, then you ll fit right in!