Assistant Property Maintenance Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Property Maintenance Manager to support the delivery of residential and commercial maintenance contracts. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will help ensure that repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day management of maintenance contracts, ensuring KPIs and service level agreements are met.
• Lead, motivate and develop both in‑house operatives and subcontractor teams.
• Monitor financial performance, support budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis.
• Prepare quotations for minor works and oversee projects through to completion.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, conduct inductions, toolbox talks and promote a safety‑first culture.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours on‑call rota.

Required profile

• Proven experience in property maintenance, facilities or contracts management.
• Ability to manage teams, subcontractors and supplier performance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality service and continuous improvement.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Generous annual leave with buy‑sell options.
• Enhanced sick pay and life assurance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Company pension contribution.
• Employee recognition, long‑service awards and referral bonus.
• Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programme.
• Full uniform and PPE where applicable.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.