Maintenance Manager
8 days ago
Manchester
Maintenance Manager \n\n • Location: Manchester\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Salary: £32-£33k plus company Van \n\n Reed is recruiting on behalf of a leading property management company in Manchester, known for providing safe, inclusive, and sustainable accommodation. We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee and maintenance operations across various housing contracts in Manchester. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in trades, facilities, or caretaking. A company van will be provided, and the properties are located throughout Manchester. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Carry out hands-on maintenance and repairs across the portfolio, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and to a high standard.\n, • Manage and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities, including planning and overseeing both reactive and planned works.\n, • Conduct regular property inspections and surveys to identify maintenance needs, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained.\n, • Develop, manage, and prioritise maintenance schedules in line with operational, contractual, and legislative requirements.\n, • Assess damage reports, determine root causes, and coordinate appropriate remedial actions.\n, • Prepare scopes of work and review contractor proposals to ensure works are cost-effective and aligned with business standards.\n, • Work closely with internal teams and external contractors to agree on timelines, costs, and delivery plans, ensuring smooth execution of works.\n, • Oversee the delivery of maintenance works on-site, conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Proven experience in a hands-on building maintenance role, with supervisory or team coordination experience preferred.\n, • Background in property, housing, or facilities management, ideally within a contractual setting.\n, • Strong knowledge of property compliance and health and safety regulations; IOSH or NEBOSH certification is desirable.\n, • Experience using maintenance/repairs systems (e.g., Fixflo) to manage jobs and track progress.\n, • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach.\n, • Effective communication skills, capable of working with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary with annual reviews.\n, • Company van provided for travel across Greater Manchester.\n, • Opportunities for overtime and out-of-hours compensation.\n, • Supportive work environment aligned with strong organisational values.\n\n To apply for this Maintenance Manager position, please submit your CV detailing relevant experience. \n Contact Mel Applin @ Reed for any questions