Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Location: Billericay

Salary: Up to £40,000

Contract: Permanent

Fortus Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the construction, property services, and social housing sectors.

We are currently working with a well-established contractor who is looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager to join their team based in Billericay.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager with a background in repairs and maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the office, overseeing operational performance, and managing a team of approximately 15 staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the overall management and day-to-day operations of the office.

   

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of around 15 planners, coordinators, and administrative staff.

   

• Conducting regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and development plans with team members.

   

• Monitoring performance against KPIs and service level agreements.

   

• Producing and analysing KPI reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

   

• Managing onboarding, training, and induction processes for new starters.

   

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

   

• Attending client meetings and providing operational updates and performance reports.

   

• Supporting the delivery of repairs and maintenance contracts, ensuring high levels of service and customer satisfaction.

   

• Implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and performance across the team.

   

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Manager, Planning Manager, Operations Manager, or Team Leader role.

   

• Strong background within repairs and maintenance, ideally in social housing or property services.

   

• Experience managing teams and conducting performance reviews and one-to-one meetings.

   

• Ability to monitor and report on KPIs and operational performance.

   

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

   

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and management systems.

   

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

   

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact Fortus Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers. Equal opportunities employer.

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