Senior Maintenance Manager

Senior Maintenance Manager – Public Sector

£41,000 – £46,000 | Full-time | Hybrid (4 days per week on-site) | Public Sector / Not-for-Profit

Dawson Jones Recruitment is supporting a leading public sector organisation in the appointment of a Senior Maintenance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a multi-skilled team, delivering a safe, efficient and customer-focused maintenance service across a diverse estate.

About the Role: This hands-on leadership role covers planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and the management of both in-house staff and contractors across electrical, mechanical, and building trades.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Estates & Facilities maintenance function
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
• Implementing robust Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Health & Safety procedures
• Overseeing Building Management Systems (BMS), asset records, and CAFM system data
• Driving energy efficiency and carbon-reduction initiatives
• Contractor, budget, and project oversight

Qualifications:

• 5 + years’ experience leading maintenance operations in a large estate or public-sector environment
• Mechanical background preferred (electrical considered) with relevant trade or engineering qualification (HNC / HND / apprenticeship)

Required Skills:

• Strong Health & Safety and compliance knowledge
• Experience using CAFM / asset management systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer-service skills

Apply via LinkedIn or message Claire Harrison directly at claire.harrison@dawsonjones.co.uk for a confidential chat.

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