Maintenance Manager Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Southampton Sector: Hospitality / Leisure Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations within a hospitality environment in the Southampton area. This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating maintenance teams, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to reactive issues, and maintaining high operational standards. The role requires strong organisation, practical problem-solving, and the ability to manage people, budgets, and systems effectively. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-presented environment, while also supporting capital works and longer-term maintenance planning. Key Responsibilities Team Coordination & Leadership Organise, supervise, and support the maintenance team Allocate daily and weekly maintenance tasks efficiently Act as the central point of contact for all maintenance issues Ensure clear communication and consistency across operations Technical Support & Problem Solving Act as escalation point for complex or unresolved maintenance issues Diagnose faults and resolve directly where possible, or arrange appropriate solutions Maintain a hands-on approach when required Source and manage specialist contractors where necessary Planned & Reactive Maintenance Implement, manage, and monitor a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule Coordinate and prioritise reactive maintenance requests Ensure works are completed on time, to standard, and with minimal disruption Maintain consistent maintenance standards Organisation & Systems Introduce and manage simple, effective systems for tracking maintenance tasks Maintain accurate logs, schedules, and maintenance records Identify recurring issues and implement long-term corrective solutions Budget & Cost Control Manage day-to-day maintenance spend within agreed budgets Source materials and obtain contractor quotations Ensure cost-effective purchasing and value for money Annual Budgeting & Planning Assist with preparation of annual maintenance budgets Forecast expected costs and planned maintenance works Monitor spend against budget and highlight variances Support forward planning and prioritisation of maintenance activity Equipment & Capital Improvements (CAPEX) Identify equipment upgrades or replacement requirements Highlight inefficiencies and recurring repair costs Support the planning and delivery of small CAPEX projects Provide practical input into investment priorities Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and regulations Support statutory checks (including fire safety and water hygiene) Promote safe working practices across the maintenance team Skills & Experience Strong all-round maintenance background (multi-skilled preferred: electrical, plumbing, general building) Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues Experience coordinating or supervising a maintenance team Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills Hands-on, practical, and solutions-focused mindset Experience in hospitality or leisure environments Confident managing maintenance budgets and controlling spend Experience working with external contractors and specialists Calm under pressure and comfortable taking ownership of complex issues Why Join Us? Role with autonomy and responsibility Opportunity to influence standards and systems Supportive management environment Competitive salary based on experience Apply Now Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.