Bayley and Sage is a small group of 14 independent stores filling the fridges and hearts of local communities across London.
The company has provided delicious food to our communities since 1997, we are proud of our quality and provenance, and we would like to expand our team with the role of Maintenance Manager.
Role Overview:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations across the business, ensuring the effective upkeep of offices, retail premises, commercial buildings, residential flats, grounds and maintenance team vehicle(s).
This role is a combination of hands-on maintenance support and planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, supervising maintenance staff, and responding promptly to maintenance-related issues and emergencies to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. We have a team of 2 and require a Manager to support and oversee on a day to day basis. This is a field role, where the incumbent will spend a lot of time on sites assisting with practical maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Check and respond to the repair log; schedule the maintenance team by priority. Co-ordinate regular reviews of outstanding actions and prioritise.
* Manage maintenance team members daily repair duties.
* Scheduling contractors for major repairs as required
* Schedule and organise the regular in-house clean of all chiller cabinets, freezers, awnings, pavements, and rear yards.
* Conduct regular site inspections and identifying areas requiring extra maintenance work. Discussing maintenance concerns with Property Director.
* Perform minor on-site repairs
* Staying on-call and responding to emergency maintenance needs
* Organise and approve the purchase of materials and equipment as required
* Complete a full equipment audit annually. Upload new items and maintain the asset register and check for fit for purpose.
* Regularly inspect and maintain the maintenance team vehicle(s)
* Manage and facilitate the external contractors on all scheduled service/maintenance agreements and repairs and maintain records of service visits.
* Support relevant property projects such as new store openings and refits and providing support to store teams
* Manage Estate insurance
* Obtain and monitor monthly electricity reads, submission and bill checking.
* Build and maintain great relationship with key supplier and a database of all local 3rd party tradespersons including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, furniture makers, painters & decorators etc.
We require the following:
* A trade qualification would be beneficial
* Previous experience of F&M coordination, preferably in a Retail environment
* Strong organisation and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask whilst maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced retail environment.
* Flexible and agile approach with great use of initiative.
* Excellent communication skills and able to influence and build relationships internally and externally.
* Experience in building systems such as HVAC, Fire Safety, electrical and general maintenance.
* Knowledge and understanding of compliance legislation and Health and Safety practices.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Ability to provide weekend and out of hours support for emergency maintenance issues
What we can offer-
£45,000/ year
28 days' holiday per year
Pension Scheme
40% staff discount in our stores
Length of service recognition
An amazing opportunity to grow and develop