Maintenance Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Vehicle + Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Company
Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering Refurbishments, New Build, Fit-Outs, Restoration, and M&E services across the Private, Public, and Social Housing sectors.
Operating successfully for over 10 years, the business has built a reputation for delivering projects to the highest standards of quality and safety.
With a leadership team bringing over 30 years of industry experience, they have developed strong, long-standing relationships with their supply chain and partners — enabling them to deliver projects exceeding £1 million in value.
Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of maintenance and refurbishment works, they are now seeking a highly organised and driven Maintenance Manager to join their team based in Essex.
The Role
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating trades and technicians across a broad range of maintenance and minor works projects, ranging in value from £100 to £80,000.
Works will vary and include:
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Replacement of vinyl wrapping
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Roofing repairs
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Small demolitions, including garages
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General building repairs
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Minor refurbishments
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Planned and reactive maintenance works
You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinating and scheduling trades and subcontractors
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Managing multiple live projects simultaneously
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Reviewing, negotiating, and approving quotations
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Monitoring budgets and controlling costs
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Carrying out site inspections and quality checks
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Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
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Liaising with clients, tenants, suppliers, and internal teams
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Providing regular progress updates to senior management
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Resolving on-site issues efficiently
About You
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Experience in a Maintenance Manager, Works Manager, or similar role
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Background in construction, refurbishment, or property maintenance
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Strong technical understanding of multiple trades
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Excellent organisational and communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
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Commercially aware and cost-focused
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Full UK driving licence
What’s On Offer
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£40,000 – £50,000 salary
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Company vehicle
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Attractive benefits package
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Long-term, secure role with a growing contractor
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Clear opportunities for career progression