Senior Estates & Facilities Maintenance Lead

Dawson Jones Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations across a diverse estate. This hands-on leadership role involves managing planned and reactive maintenance, implementing health and safety procedures, and driving energy efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in leading maintenance, preferably in a public sector or large estate environment, and a mechanical background with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading maintenance operations in a large estate or public-sector environment.
• Mechanical background preferred with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estates & Facilities maintenance function.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Implement Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership in maintenance operations

Health & Safety compliance

Team management

Education

Relevant trade or engineering qualification (HNC / HND / apprenticeship)

Job description

A leading public sector recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations across a diverse estate. This hands-on leadership role involves managing planned and reactive maintenance, implementing health and safety procedures, and driving energy efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in leading maintenance, preferably in a public sector or large estate environment, and a mechanical background with relevant qualifications.