Job Description
Maintenance Manager - Leisure Facilities The Opportunity
Our client, a respected name in leisure facility management, is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to join their operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven professional to work in partnership with Leisure Centre Managers and an Area Manager, overseeing the full scope of maintenance services across a portfolio of busy leisure sites.The successful candidate will play a vital leadership role in ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest standards, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality leisure environments for local communities.Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Area Manager in overseeing the facilities management contract, ensuring compliance and excellence across all sites.
* Lead and manage daily operations of maintenance teams across multiple leisure centres.
* Create strategy to improve energy efficiencies and renewables
* Plan, schedule, and deliver annual and ad hoc maintenance projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and value-for-money targets are met.
* Monitor and manage contractors and consultants, ensuring consistent high performance and adherence to service standards.
* Regular travel between centres to assess, support, and supervise maintenance operations.
* Maintain essential records, including asset registers, statutory compliance logs, H&S documentation, and operational procedure manuals.
* Take ownership of the Facilities Management budget, including forecasting and cost control.
* Provide expert advice on repairs, cost-effective solutions, and technical assessments.
Day-to-Day Duties Include:
* Coordinate all aspects of maintenance-related Health & Safety and Fire Safety within the contract.
* Assist with the implementation and oversight of quality assurance procedures.
* Ensure optimal functioning of building infrastructure and equipment.
* Compile compliance data and performance reports as required by the client authority.
* Collaborate closely with site teams to plan maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
* Liaise with Project Management (PPM) for scheduled projects and assess their operational impact.
* Take responsibility for the performance of grounds maintenance contractors.
The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a dynamic, solutions-focused professional with a strong background in facilities and maintenance management, ideally within a multi-site or leisure environment.Essential Skills & Experience:
* Recognised qualification in Maintenance Management or a related field.
* Sound technical knowledge of building services, including mechanical and electrical systems.
* Proven track record in managing maintenance teams and contractors across multiple sites.
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance and H&S regulations.
* Effective leadership and people management skills.
* Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and forecasting.
* Excellent project management and organisational capabilities.
* Comfortable with reporting, planning, and performance analysis.
* Full UK driving licence.
Package up to £50k + car + benefitsWhy Apply Through Us?As a leading recruitment agency, we work closely with our client to ensure a seamless recruitment process and to help you take the next step in your career. If you are a maintenance professional ready to lead from the front and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity further and join a team that values professionalism, performance, and community impact.