Maintenance Manager - Kent

Maintenance Manager – Leisure Facilities 

The Opportunity
Our client, a respected name in leisure facility management, is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to join their operations team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven professional to work in partnership with Leisure Centre Managers and an Area Manager, overseeing the full scope of maintenance services across a portfolio of busy leisure sites.
The successful candidate will play a vital leadership role in ensuring facilities are maintained to the highest standards, delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality leisure environments for local communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Area Manager in overseeing the facilities management contract, ensuring compliance and excellence across all sites.
• Lead and manage daily operations of maintenance teams across multiple leisure centres.
• Create strategy to improve energy efficiencies and renewables
• Plan, schedule, and deliver annual and ad hoc maintenance projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and value-for-money targets are met.
• Monitor and manage contractors and consultants, ensuring consistent high performance and adherence to service standards.
• Regular travel between centres to assess, support, and supervise maintenance operations.
• Maintain essential records, including asset registers, statutory compliance logs, H&S documentation, and operational procedure manuals.
• Take ownership of the Facilities Management budget, including forecasting and cost control.
• Provide expert advice on repairs, cost-effective solutions, and technical assessments.

Day-to-Day Duties Include:

• Coordinate all aspects of maintenance-related Health & Safety and Fire Safety within the contract.
• Assist with the implementation and oversight of quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure optimal functioning of building infrastructure and equipment.
• Compile compliance data and performance reports as required by the client authority.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to plan maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
• Liaise with Project Management (PPM) for scheduled projects and assess their operational impact.
• Take responsibility for the performance of grounds maintenance contractors.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, solutions-focused professional with a strong background in facilities and maintenance management, ideally within a multi-site or leisure environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Recognised qualification in Maintenance Management or a related field.
• Sound technical knowledge of building services, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance teams and contractors across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and H&S regulations.
• Effective leadership and people management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and forecasting.
• Excellent project management and organisational capabilities.
• Comfortable with reporting, planning, and performance analysis.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package up to £50k + car + benefits

Why Apply Through Us?
As a leading recruitment agency, we work closely with our client to ensure a seamless recruitment process and to help you take the next step in your career. If you are a maintenance professional ready to lead from the front and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity further and join a team that values professionalism, performance, and community impact.