Maintenance Manager

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Premises Manager to oversee the maintenance and operations of our facilities.

The Premises Manager`s responsibilities:

• To support the Duty Managers across the Children's Centres in disciplines including, but not limited to, planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, health & safety management, project delivery, cleaning, security, and heating.
• To oversee the maintenance, health and safety, and other general site services within the Children's Centres
• To oversee the planned and ad-hoc maintenance and upkeep of the premises under the agreed procedure for the building/s, their contents, grounds, and grounds equipment - including determining under established guidelines whether repairs/maintenance should be undertaken personally or to commission external services;
• To liaise with appropriate staff in Children’s Services external clients, contractors, and business & community partners.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify any issues or areas that require attention
• Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs or maintenance services
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and equipment inventory
• Troubleshoot and resolve any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing issues that may arise
• Collaborate with other departments to address facility-related needs and support their operations

The perfect Premises Manager will possess the following skills:

• Hold a clean, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Hold and Enhanced DBS
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to Manage tasks across multiple buildings
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Proven skills in minor maintenance techniques/tasks including the use of power tools
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including drafting reports and presenting information at meetings
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date administrative records and systems using IT or a willingness to acquire these skills
• Good basic numeracy skills
• Ability to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all premises related plant
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, teamwork, and communication skills
• Great communicator.
• The capability to contribute to the wider strategic development of the organisation
• The ability to produce results to demanding deadlines and work on several key issues simultaneously prioritising effectively

The successful Premises Manager will receive:

• £18-20 per hour
• Mainly Monday to Friday
• Work-life balance
• Opportunity to grow with the company

If you are an experienced Premises Manager looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the smooth operations of our facilities.