Hard FM Maintenance Manager - Westbury

Hard FM Maintenance Manager
Westbury | £40,000 - £45,000 | Permanent | Full Time

The Role
 
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hard FM Maintenance Manager to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a large operational estate. Reporting to the Built Estate Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of planned, reactive and corrective maintenance, ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with contractual performance standards. This is a hands-on operational management role suited to an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in Hard Facilities Management. You will manage engineering teams and specialist contractors, drive KPI performance, oversee statutory compliance and provide technical support to key stakeholders. Alongside day-to-day maintenance delivery, you will identify opportunities for estate improvements, manage Billable Works and ensure all maintenance activities support the operational requirements of the site.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of reactive, planned and preventative Hard FM maintenance across a complex operational estate.
Manage the day-to-day performance of engineering teams and specialist subcontractors, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.
Oversee reactive maintenance delivery to achieve contractual KPIs, service levels and First Time Fix performance targets.
Coordinate planned maintenance programmes, ensuring statutory inspections, testing and preventative maintenance activities are completed within required timescales.
Carry out programmed maintenance inspections, quality assurance activities and technical audits to ensure compliance with contractual and legislative requirements.
Review inspection reports, statutory certification and technical documentation, raising remedial works and Statements of Need where required.
Provide technical guidance and maintenance support to client representatives and operational stakeholders across the estate.
Work closely with Authorised Persons to ensure all maintenance activities comply with JSP 375 and Safe Systems of Work requirements.
Manage the delivery of Billable Works from initial scope through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve estate performance, reduce energy consumption and support sustainability initiatives through planned maintenance and improvement works.
Oversee F-Gas compliance, environmental obligations and waste management processes across the establishment.
Ensure CAFM systems, maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset information remain accurate and up to date.
Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and health & safety compliance, ensuring all supply chain partners meet contractual obligations.
Investigate maintenance issues, customer concerns and service complaints, implementing effective corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution.
Produce operational reports, compliance updates and maintenance performance data for senior management and client review meetings.
Support the Built Estate Manager with operational planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement initiatives across the estate. 

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience managing Hard Facilities Management services within a commercial, defence, public sector or other highly regulated environment.
Strong background in planned, reactive and statutory building maintenance.
Experience managing high-volume maintenance operations and low-value maintenance or minor works projects.
Proven experience leading engineering teams, supervisors and specialist maintenance contractors.
Strong understanding of maintenance KPIs, SLAs and contractual service delivery.
Knowledge of statutory compliance, Safe Systems of Work and maintenance legislation.
Experience working with CAFM systems and maintenance management software.
Good understanding of JSP 375 or similar Safe Systems of Work within regulated environments would be advantageous.
Knowledge of F-Gas regulations, environmental compliance and waste management processes.
Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed