Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

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Brighton, Sussex
Multi-Site Education Portfolio
Salary: £42,000 +Excellent Benefits
25 Days Holiday + BH

We're seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead Hard Services across a Multi-Site education estate in Brighton.
This hands-on role oversees engineers, contractors, compliance, and service delivery to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality FM operations.

You will drive excellent service standards, maintain strong safety and statutory compliance, and deliver a consistently positive customer experience.
Your leadership will be central to upholding the reputation and performance of the PPP Facilities Management service.

The Role
Manage reactive & planned maintenance across multiple school sites.
Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring correct staffing, skills and training.
Oversee electrical testing, inspections, minor repairs and emergency breakdown response.
Drive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE procedures and statutory requirements.
Monitor CAFM data, produce client reports and continually improve performance.
Control budgets, resources and third-party suppliers, ensuring SLA delivery.
About You
Strong background in Hard FM with proven team leadership experience.
Skilled in electrical testing, installation, fault-finding and maintenance.
Confident managing subcontractors, compliance and complex maintenance schedules.
Competent with CAFM systems (Concept/Maximo/TopDesk).
IT proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook) and detail-focused.
NEBOSH (or willing to work towards), C&G 2360 / 2391–2395, NVQ Level 3.
AP/RP experience desirable. xwzovoh
Enhanced DBS required (provided by employer).
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