Assistant Maintenance Manager
Salary
27000 Annual
Job Title - Assistant Maintenance Manager Location - Manchester Salary - £25,000 - £27,000 Job Type - Full-TimeJoin Our Clients Team! Our client is looking for a proactive, hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to support the efficient operation of our clients facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining our site, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring our equipment and infrastructure remain in top condition. Key Responsibilities
- Property maintenance, inspections and reports
- Planned repairs
- Ad hoc repaire
- End of tenancy repairs
- Minor emergency repairs
- Painting and decorating
- Booking access appointments with tenants
- Administration
- Managing contractors
- Assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing all day-to-day maintenance operations
- Coordinate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and manage reactive repairs
- Supervise maintenance staff and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and help implement long-term solutions
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and compliance checks
- Support with budget control, inventory management, and procurement of spare parts
- Promote a strong health & safety culture across the site
- Proven experience in a maintenance role, ideally with supervisory or management responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or building systems (multiskilled preferred)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
- Experience in facilities management
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk assessments
- Familiarity with CMMS or other maintenance management systems
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression and training
- Supportive team environment
- Other perks: pension scheme, overtime, bonus, company vehicle, etc.