'Recruiting for your future success’ Our client is a British, privately owned, international clinical services and infrastructure provider supporting healthcare clients across the UK and worldwide. With a rapidly growing team of over 150 colleagues internationally, their values define how they do business with their Customers, internally and externally: Patient-focussed; Innovative; Responsive; Passionate; Teamwork. Maintenance Manager £45-£50K DOE, plus car allowance | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Manningtree | Excellent company benefits | Technical expertise | Leadership | Strategic thinking | Health & Safety | Engineering | Maintenance | Facilities | As the Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role in leading maintenance operations for our client’s mobile and modular facilities. The Maintenance Manager will ensure facilities operate efficiently, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. The role involves managing maintenance schedules, budgets, sub-contractor activities, and critical operational equipment, while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure medical facilities meet their operational needs. The post holder will be office based at their Manningtree office but will occasionally be required to visit client sites to oversee maintenance operations, undertake audits/inspections and to ensure works are taking place as planned. There may be the rare occasion to travel abroad. Duties (to include but are not limited to): KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance Scheduling - Develop and implement reactive and planned maintenance schedules for all mobile and modular facilities and ancillary equipment in line with the strategy. Team Leadership and Training - Provide leadership to the Maintenance AdminTeam, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Sub-Contractor Coordination - Establish clear expectations with sub-contractors, ensuring alignment with maintenance plans and schedules. Audit Review and Action Planning - Review maintenance audits provided by CSM’s and the clinical teams to identify areas of improvement or immediate action. Operational Equipment Maintenance - Ensure all operational and ancillary equipment in the field is functioning optimally and safely. Decision Making and Reporting - Analyse maintenance reports and data to make informed decisions about resource allocation and priorities. Collaboration with Clinical Teams - Work closely with clinical staff to understand their operational needs and challenges. Collaboration with Project Teams - Work closely with project managers to support on any maintenance tasks that may arise during the installation phase. Compliance and Safety - Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies. Emergency Response - Develop and implement contingency plans for critical equipment failures or emergencies. Budget Management - Create and manage day to day maintenance budgets, ensuring cost effective use of resources. Person Specification: IOSH Qualification or equivalent is a requirement. Professional certification in engineering maintenance would be advantageous. Diplomas in mechanical, electrical, or building services disciplines is beneficial. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field would be advantageous. Awareness of healthcare specific technical guidance (HTM’s & HBN’s) would be advantageous. ISO 90001,14001, 45001 awareness. Minimum 5 years in maintenance management. Facilities Management. Knowledge of MEP and water systems relevant to building facilities. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for a variety of operational equipment. Familiarity with maintenance management software and technical reporting tools. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for medical facilities and equipment. Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Ability to develop structured schedules and adapt plans in response to operational needs. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, including sub-contractors and internal staff. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams. Confidence in making decisions and providing direction under pressure. In depth understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices. Experience conducting risk assessments and enforcing safety compliance. Ability to train staff and contractors in safety procedures. Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential safety risks. Experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and cost control. Ability to analyse financial data to make informed decisions. Proficiency in maintenance planning software and systems and Microsoft Office Suite, understanding of BMS systems. Driving license required: Yes DBS/criminal records check to be carried out by employer: Yes LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT. PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. If you have been successful, we will contact you by the phone and begin taking you through our step by step recruitment process, doing our utmost to ensure the role is right for you, ascertaining your suitability in the process. This process will all be explained on initial contact.