Job Description
Facilities Manager – Residential Property
Location: LeedsSalary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annumHours: 40 hours per weekWorking pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm, with occasional Saturdays
A well-established residential property operator is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee two newly developed buildings within an existing estate in Leeds. This is a practical, onsite role suited to someone who enjoys combining maintenance work, facilities administration, and team leadership.
The role
As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the buildings, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and resident satisfaction. You will manage a team of five on-site staff, lead maintenance activity, and handle the administrative side of facilities management.
This role is ideal for someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be directly involved in maintenance tasks while also running the operational and compliance side of a modern residential estate.
Key responsibilities
Hands-on maintenance & facilities management
* Carry out general maintenance and minor repair works where required
* Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance
* Manage building defects within newly completed properties
* Ensure all health & safety and fire safety compliance requirements are met
* Coordinate contractors and monitor quality, cost, and performance
Team management
* Line manage and support a team of 5 facilities and maintenance colleagues
* Organise rotas, workload priorities, and day-to-day task allocation
* Coach and develop team members to maintain high service standards
Administration & compliance
* Maintain accurate facilities records, compliance documentation, and reports
* Manage servicing schedules, inspections, and statutory checks
* Support budgeting, cost control, and invoice approval
* Provide out-of-hours support for urgent issues when required
Resident experience
* Act as a visible and approachable presence onsite
* Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently
* Work collaboratively with other property teams to deliver a positive resident experience
About you
You will be practical, organised, and confident leading a small team. You enjoy being on site, fixing issues directly where needed, and taking ownership of a property’s facilities performance.
Essential skills & experience
* Proven experience in facilities or building management
* Confident carrying out hands-on maintenance tasks
* Experience managing or supervising a small on-site team
* Good understanding of health & safety and building compliance
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Comfortable with administrative tasks and basic IT systems
* Flexible to work occasional Saturdays and respond to emergencies
Desirable
* Experience in residential, BTR, student accommodation, or similar environments
* Trade background or technical qualifications
* Health & safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000
* A stable, full-time onsite role
* The opportunity to shape facilities operations within new buildings
* A varied role combining leadership, maintenance, and management
If you’re a practical Facilities Manager who enjoys being hands-on and leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you.