Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Facilities
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
19/11/2024
17/12/2024
Maintenance Manager
Location: Oxford
Salary: £36,024 - £42,978 per annum
Applications are invited for the position of Maintenance Manager at the Centre.
The Role
Leading a team of three Maintenance Technicians, the successful candidate will have good experience in estates and/or building management of a similar sized institution, sufficient knowledge of relevant legislation and industry 'best practice', and a methodical and solution focused approach. They will have excellent organizational skills, including balancing a varied workload, collaborating successfully with other departments, managing contractors effectively and efficiently, and prioritizing competing demands with the ability to think ahead of issues. A recognized qualification in Health and safety would be advantageous.
Main Duties:
* Maintenance of Centre premises and residential properties.
* Manage inventory checks on residential accommodation for incoming and outgoing tenants/licensees.
* Manage the Centre's commercial properties in liaison with managing agents.
* Develop and implement an adequate plan for planned, routine and preventative maintenance, repairs and renewals, and respond appropriately to urgent and unpredicted repairs.
* Act as Line Manager for the Centre's Maintenance Technicians, including ensuring their appropriate training and efficient deployment and carrying out appraisals as required.
* Prepare and manage the Estates annual budget.
* Manage resources related to Estates efficiently and effectively, ensuring optimum balance between cost and quality.
* Manage the Centre's grounds maintenance contract and work with the relevant personnel to ensure agreed specifications are met.
* Manage and ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of all water features in the Centre.
* Manage the Centre's property, corporate and residential insurances.
* Manage the Centre's electricity, gas, water utilities, business rates and council tax accounts.
* Manage the Centre's Building Management System and plants, ensuring they remain in a safe, secure and optimum functional state.
* Ensure maintenance schedules meet contractual, warranty and insurance requirements.
* Ensure compliance with all Occupational and Public H&S legislation (e.g. COSHH, DSE), and prepare all necessary Risk Assessments related to the Maintenance Department, Permits to Work and ensure all Contractors comply with obligations.
* Comply with all statutory testing and inspection regimes, including lifting equipment, mansafe systems, DSE, PAT, lightning conductors, asbestos, legionella, and emergency lighting.
* Check and test fire protections systems to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Regulations and review Fire Risk Assessments regularly.
* Regularly inspect fire safety equipment, escape routes and fire exits.
* Liaise with the lodge to ensure that all Centre members, staff and residents are fully aware of all fire safety and evacuation processes and procedures.
* Ensure adequate personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEP) are in place for people with disabilities.
* Monitor the implementation of the Centre's Health & Safety Policy and contribute to the enhancement of this and any related policies.
* Act as manager for the Centre's HMO and 'selective' accommodation licenses
Skills and Qualifications
* Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance, preferably with an industry recognized qualification (preferably NEBOSH
* Up to date knowledge of industry developments, best practice and relevant legislation changes including health and safety, fire and environmental health
* Proven track record of premises management, ideally in a similar environment
* Experience in forward planning and project management including reactive, routine and planned and preventative maintenance
* Proven track record of setting and working within budgets
* Demonstrable experience of managing workplace health and safety
* Proven track record of people management skills, leadership and management experience with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders both internally and externally
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and internal communication eg to share building plans and on-going progress
* Excellent IT skills including proficiency with Excel, CAD and database systems
* High degree of drive and motivation to deliver high standards
* Ability to work calmly under pressure to tight timescales, and ability to prioritise effectively and to multi-task
* Good organising skills with attention to detail
* Willingness to be flexible with hours worked and able to work outside normal working hours
* Ability to build good working relationships and to establish a collaborative style of working with effective influencing skills
* Adaptable approach to different contacts, and ability to understand different needs and sensitivities within the Centre environment
Benefits
* 35 days leave per annum, including public holidays
* Enrolment into OSPS pension scheme
* Lunches provided during term time (when available)
* Free parking (until available)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this Centre, please do not hesitate to apply.