Maintenance Manager

We are thrilled to be seeking a brand new Maintenance Manager
Paying a salary circa £28500 - £32000 per annum
Plus access to our annual STIP (annual company-wide bonus) scheme with up to an additional 10% of your salary
️ 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Plus an additional day off for your Birthday
Plus an additional two volunteering days per year
A flexible hybrid-working policy
An enhanced maternity and paternity policy
Personal development and opportunities to be recognised
Study support for additional qualifications, courses and accreditations
Numerous dedicated wellbeing initiatives and access to 24/7 mental health support
Oversee the day to day running of the Property Services Maintenance Team and managing team performance to ensure our portfolio of Managed properties are maintained and upkept to the highest standards. Ensuring the Team are set up for success and equipped to respond to all local Property maintenance requirements, in a timely manner. Liaising closely with local suppliers, where necessary, to effect swift resolutions to issues that arise.

Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Property Services Maintenance Team, to ensure delivery of a first-class holiday experience for our guests. Working closely with the Property Services HUB Team in Chester.

Team Management and development of the full Property Services Maintenance Team located in the local Brand office, including managing recruitment of both permanent and seasonal staff and ensuring all staff members receive appropriate training.

Ensuring that all work orders raised by the Property Services Team in Chester have been picked up and carried out locally.

Managing any company vehicles, ensuring they are kept roadworthy and compliant and all record checks are kept up to date.

Devising and Managing staff rota’s, including managing holiday requests and sickness, ensuring optimum staffing levels at all times.

Covering on-call out of hours assistance, on a rota basis, to our property owners and guests and ensuring on-call is covered at all times.

We are looking for those who can share in our company goals, values and ethos, who can grow alongside us and whose skills can aid our ongoing success!
By Being One Team, Owning it, Communicating Honestly and showcasing a devotion to Learning, Growing and Innovating, we remain true to our original ethos and ensure we stay true to our Customers, Owners and Colleagues alike.
First and foremost we are interested in those who have the potential to hold these values, as for this position, we ask you to have the following key skills:

• Experience of Managing a Team
• Knowledge of general maintenance and trade skills to a high standard
• Previous experience in a Property Maintenance Role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great organisational skills
• IT literate – Microsoft office and databases
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet
• Strong people management skills
• Full clean driving license

• Professional Trade Qualifications
• Strong motivator
• Knowledge of the local area
• Knowledge of Property Maintenance & Compliance
• Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities for holiday letting

We have over 40 years’ experience providing unforgettable holidays in Lyme Bay and the surrounding areas. Excellent customer service is at the heart of our mission, our local Lyme Regis based team are always on hand to help, offering a friendly personal service to our guests and property owners.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Here at the Sykes Cottages Family, we encourage and welcome our people to bring their authentic and best selves to work every day. We know the power that comes from different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives. We recognise the role diversity plays in achieving our goals as a business. We actively welcome applications from as wide a range of backgrounds as possible. If you need any particular support or accommodations as part of your application process, please get in touch - our recruitment team are happy to help.