Pre-Planned Maintenance Project Lead Proactive Maintenance & Compliance (Gas, Drainage & Plumbing) Metro Rod & Metro Plumb Macclesfield Full time permanent Salary £24-30K Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, part of Franchise Brands PLC, are leaders in providing comprehensive water and waste management services across the UK. Metro Rod, founded in 1983, offers drain clearance and maintenance through over 40 franchisees, serving major companies like Tesco, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, and Wetherspoons in sectors such as FM, social housing, property management, retail, industrial, and leisure. With over 40 years in the industry, Metro Rod remains a fast-growing and dynamic business. Its sister company, Metro Plumb, operates more than 30 local depots, addressing a range of plumbing issues from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. Together, they offer a one-stop shop, supported by a network of over 600 engineers specialising in drainage, plumbing, pumps, and FOG management. Additionally, Franchise Brands’ Waste & Water Services Division includes Willow Pumps and Filta, enhancing their comprehensive service offering. Major companies trust these brands for their consistent quality service and customer satisfaction, making them a trusted name in the industry. As our PPM Project Lead, you will be at the forefront of managing and optimising planned and remedial maintenance contracts compliantly across a variety of customers and the wider business. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring we deliver exceptional service and maintain high standards for our clients and Franchisees. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance Management: Develop and execute a planned preventive maintenance regime, including associated remedial works, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements. Scheduling of maintenance program in a timely manner. Collating compliant documentation for upload to client portals. Performance Oversight: Manage and report on PPM and remedial works, adhering to contract specifications and KPIs. Team Leadership: Oversee multi-discipline facilities management work schemes, holding regular performance reviews with a variety of both in-house and external Stakeholders. Asset Management: Monitor asset performance and condition ratings, updating asset information to meet both contract and our company standards. Lifecycle Planning: Support the creation of lifecycle programmes to enhance asset longevity and performance. Client Relations: Represent the business professionally, liaising with client management and site representatives, and managing client-focused activities. Reporting & Compliance: Prepare KPI and operational reports for internal, supply chain, and client meetings, and ensure adherence to QA procedures and our Health and Safety policy. Auditing: Conduct desktops audits for planned and reactive maintenance and hold regular review meetings with clients regarding contract performance. What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled maintenance project person with a technical background and a passion for excellence. You will oversee and manage the pre-planned maintenance (PPM) activities for a small number of high-profile clients with a view to growing the portfolio over time. You will do this by delivering exceptional customer KPI’s compliantly in collaboration with our expanding franchise network. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all maintenance operations, in relation to Drainage, Plumbing, Pump and Gas required are performed in compliance with UK regulations and industry standards. Key responsibilities: Compliance monitoring Desktop Auditing and inspections Support Centre & Franchisee Management Reporting and documentation Risk Management Continuous improvement Essential Criteria: Previous experience in a compliance or project role within a similar environment. Proven success in a similar facilities management role with at least three years of experience. Experience using CRM’s, client portals or CAFM systems. Proven experience managing internal and external Stakeholder relationships (in particular understanding varying and specific requirements different Stakeholders have). Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Strong attention to detail. Clean driving license.