Senior Maintenance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting a public sector organization seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager. In this hands-on role, you'll oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and safety across a diverse estate. Required qualifications include over 5 years of experience in maintenance management and a mechanical background preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality maintenance services and driving efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years leading maintenance operations in large estates or public sector.
• Strong mechanical background is preferred; electrical background may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Estates & Facilities maintenance function.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Implement health & safety procedures and SSOW.
• Oversee BMS and asset management systems.
• Drive energy efficiency and carbon-reduction.
• Manage contracts and project budgets.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Leadership and team management

Budget management

Energy efficiency initiatives

Education

HNC / HND / apprenticeship in relevant trade or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Dawson Jones Recruitment is supporting a leading public sector organisation in the appointment of a Senior Maintenance Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-skilled team, delivering a safe, efficient and customer-focused maintenance service across a diverse estate.

About the Role

This hands-on leadership role covers planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and the management of both in-house staff and contractors across electrical, mechanical, and building trades.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Estates & Facilities maintenance function
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
• Implementing robust Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Health & Safety procedures
• Overseeing Building Management Systems (BMS), asset records, and CAFM system data
• Driving energy efficiency and carbon-reduction initiatives
• Contractor, budget, and project oversight

Qualifications

• 5 + years experience leading maintenance operations in a large estate or public-sector environment
• Mechanical background preferred (electrical considered) with relevant trade or engineering qualification (HNC / HND / apprenticeship)

Required Skills :

Strong Health & Safety ...