Senior Maintenance Lead - Multi-Site Facilities

IWFM; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to lead our multi-site maintenance operations with a hands-on, senior role. The ideal candidate will oversee PPM, reactive repairs, and compliance across the portfolio, while managing budgets and external contractors.

This position requires proven leadership in estates or facilities, strong communication skills, and an ability to drive health and safety standards. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Senior maintenance/estates background with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of building compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Experience leading maintenance or engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong budget management and cost-control experience.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) essential before start.
• Available for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day maintenance across a multi-site portfolio.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Ensure statutory compliance across building services and facilities.
• Manage external contractors and service providers.
• Monitor maintenance budgets and expenditure; drive health & safety compliance.
• Support capital projects, refurbishments, and improvement works.
• Lead, motivate and develop maintenance staff.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues as required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Facilities/Engineering qualification

Job description

IWFM is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to lead our multi-site maintenance operations with a hands-on, senior role. The ideal candidate will oversee PPM, reactive repairs, and compliance across the portfolio, while managing budgets and external contractors.

This position requires proven leadership in estates or facilities, strong communication skills, and an ability to drive health and safety standards. Immediate start available for the right candidate.