Maintenance Manager in Plymouth

A successful university campus is about so much more than buildings. It’s about the environment, the atmosphere and the people – creating that sense of home that will help students feel safe, secure, and help them thrive.

Here at UPP we have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Manager (Electrical or Plumbing biased) to join our onsite team in Plymouth. Managing and motivating a team of 11, you will effectively lead, plan and manage the site’s maintenance function to provide an excellent service to all residents, including being ‘hands on’ when needed to achieve this. The team looks after planned life cycle and responsive maintenance for our 1,700 student rooms including high rise buildings, all in line with the Service Level Agreements. This is a role where your technical knowledge and expertise make a difference. You’ll lead by example, be encouraged to challenge how things are done, and develop the team’s technical capability to drive continuous improvement. If you enjoy being visible on site, solving problems, mentoring others and knowing that students rely on the standards you set every day, this is the ideal next role for you.

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week from 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The salary is up to £48,800 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications. A current UK driving licence is essential for this role, as well as access to a car and the ability to be on-site within 30 minutes when on-call.

Role responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with appropriate statutory and regulatory requirements
• Ensure service standards are achieved in line with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Effective management of key contract processes such as response times and temporary fix notification
• Produce reports, including service delivery statistics
• Prepare and deliver the annual PPM programme of works through directly employed and sub-contracted staff, in a timely manner and within budget
• Maintain accurate records of breakdowns and maintenance repairs
• Provision and implementation of the long term maintenance and refurbishment plan through the undertaking of conditions surveys
• Manage sub-contracted and directly employed maintenance staff to ensure service is effectively planned, achieved and continuously improved
• Plan staff resources and manage the Maintenance Team including monitoring training records and staff performance

We are looking for you to already have experience in managing and coaching a maintenance team in a similar environment along with:

• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance regimes for all building elements – mechanical, electrical, public health and building fabric
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in either Plumbing or Electrical
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and a commitment to a safe and professional working culture
• Resilient and capable of managing competing priorities in a busy operational environment
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong leadership skills positively impacting on the wider team as a ‘hands on’ team member
• Good IT skills in a Microsoft Windows Environment

In return, we are offering a fun and interesting environment to work in with a competitive salary and a great benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, pension, training, two paid volunteering days each year, cycle to work scheme, store discounts, as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more.

UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners. We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work. Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are a team with energy, pace and passion, and we truly care about the experience of our residents and invite you to join us in helping make a positive difference to students living away from home in our accommodation.

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the onsite operations long-term.

However, we’re more than just accommodation, we create spaces where students can thrive, connect, and make the most of their university experience. Our mission is to support every student's journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn.

At UPP, we believe your career should be as rewarding as the impact you make. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.

Career Growth: Learn, lead, and progress with tailored training and leadership programmes.

Rewards & Benefits: Competitive package and range of benefits designed for you.

Health and Wellbeing: From mental health resources to wellness programmes, and everyday support.

Purpose & Impact: Every role shapes the student experience.

Apply today and start your journey with UPP.