Acquisitions Manager - London

Acquisitions Manager - London

We're on the hunt for a Maintenance Manager to give us the best maintenance management to support our current stores and our ongoing growth. This role will oversee our central maintenance contracts and supplier, ensuing we are always functional, safe and with great looking stores. You'll oversee all aspects of maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance, repairs and facility upgrades. You will have a high focus on cost savings and develop a long-term repairs and maintenance strategy. You'll join the Commercial Team and work closely with the Property and Operation teams, with a mix of being in our Ealing office, out in stores and from home. There will be nationwide travel required as and when needed.

Responsibilities:

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Oversee the contractor supply base, identify and onboard new contractors, and manage current relationships against KPIs
• Manage equipment vendors in resolving ongoing issues and developing fixes

Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment, HVAC systems, refrigeration units and other critical restaurant equipment
• Schedule routine inspections and servicing, maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance and servicing history
• Implement operational initiatives that mitigate maintenance issues from occurring

Budget Management

• Develop and maintain the maintenance budget, ensuring cost effective allocation of resources
• Obtain competitive bids for services and negotiate contracts
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality or safety standards

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relations with both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to get the best outcome and ensure our ongoing success
• Able to negotiate and get the best terms and service levels for all maintenance support

Strategy

• Create and deliver a long-term maintenance and repairs strategy
• Share best practise and ways of working to optimise our use of equipment and maintenance

Experience

• Proven experience in a strategic and operational maintenance role, within the hospitality sector
• Access 'Pronett' system experience an advantage
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance and safety regulations
• Solid organisational and problem solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in budget management and vendor negotiation
• Flexibility to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside of regular business hours
• Strong Excel skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Benefits platform, inc. gym discounts
• Hybrid working
• Career progression opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Free chicken!

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do, Popeyes is a place where everyone is can be their true self and everyone belongs. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.