Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Essex
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Vehicle + Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering Refurbishments, New Build, Fit-Outs, Restoration, and M&E services across the Private, Public, and Social Housing sectors.

Operating successfully for over 10 years, the business has built a reputation for delivering projects to the highest standards of quality and safety.

With a leadership team bringing over 30 years of industry experience, they have developed strong, long-standing relationships with their supply chain and partners — enabling them to deliver projects exceeding £1 million in value.

Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of maintenance and refurbishment works, they are now seeking a highly organised and driven Maintenance Manager to join their team based in Essex.

The Role

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating trades and technicians across a broad range of maintenance and minor works projects, ranging in value from £100 to £80,000.

Works will vary and include:

* Replacement of vinyl wrapping

* Roofing repairs

* Small demolitions, including garages

* General building repairs

* Minor refurbishments

* Planned and reactive maintenance works

You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

* Coordinating and scheduling trades and subcontractors

* Managing multiple live projects simultaneously

* Reviewing, negotiating, and approving quotations

* Monitoring budgets and controlling costs

* Carrying out site inspections and quality checks

* Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations

* Liaising with clients, tenants, suppliers, and internal teams

* Providing regular progress updates to senior management

* Resolving on-site issues efficiently

About You

* Experience in a Maintenance Manager, Works Manager, or similar role

* Background in construction, refurbishment, or property maintenance

* Strong technical understanding of multiple trades

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

* Commercially aware and cost-focused

* Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

* £40,000 – £50,000 salary

* Company vehicle

* Attractive benefits package

* Long-term, secure role with a growing contractor

* Clear opportunities for career progression