Maintenance Manager – Birmingham (Education Site)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge in Birmingham? We’re recruiting for a hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead a team of six engineers at a prestigious college campus. This role offers a great opportunity to take ownership of a large, well-maintained site with excellent facilities, managing all aspects of building maintenance, compliance, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a team of six maintenance engineers and technicians across electrical, mechanical, and building fabric disciplines.
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Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance (PPM & reactive) to ensure the site operates efficiently and safely.
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Lead on statutory compliance, including electrical testing, emergency lighting, fire systems, HVAC, water hygiene, and health & safety checks.
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Manage external contractors, ensuring high-quality delivery and best value for money.
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Control maintenance budgets, procurement of parts, and life cycle planning.
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Support small project works, refurbishments, and sustainability initiatives.
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Ensure all work is carried out in line with H&S legislation and company procedures.
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Act as the key contact for maintenance and facilities issues on site.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, or Building Services Manager.
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Strong technical background – mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled trade qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC).
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Experience managing teams, contractors, and PPM schedules.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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Knowledge of CAFM systems and compliance reporting.
What You’ll Get
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Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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On-site parking
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Ongoing training and development
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Great opportunity to lead a well-established maintenance team on a single site in Birmingham