Maintenance Manager

Recco

Maintenance Manager

Location: Essex
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Vehicle + Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering Refurbishments, New Build, Fit-Outs, Restoration, and M&E services across the Private, Public, and Social Housing sectors.

Operating successfully for over 10 years, the business has built a reputation for delivering projects to the highest standards of quality and safety.

With a leadership team bringing over 30 years of industry experience, they have developed strong, long-standing relationships with their supply chain and partners — enabling them to deliver projects exceeding £1 million in value.

Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of maintenance and refurbishment works, they are now seeking a highly organised and driven Maintenance Manager to join their team based in Essex.

The Role

The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating trades and technicians across a broad range of maintenance and minor works projects, ranging in value from £100 to £80,000.

Works will vary and include:

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Replacement of vinyl wrapping

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Roofing repairs

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Small demolitions, including garages

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General building repairs

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Minor refurbishments

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Planned and reactive maintenance works

You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

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Coordinating and scheduling trades and subcontractors

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Managing multiple live projects simultaneously

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Reviewing, negotiating, and approving quotations

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Monitoring budgets and controlling costs

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Carrying out site inspections and quality checks

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Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations

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Liaising with clients, tenants, suppliers, and internal teams

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Providing regular progress updates to senior management

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Resolving on-site issues efficiently

About You

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Experience in a Maintenance Manager, Works Manager, or similar role

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Background in construction, refurbishment, or property maintenance

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Strong technical understanding of multiple trades

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Excellent organisational and communication skills

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Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

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Commercially aware and cost-focused

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Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

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£40,000 – £50,000 salary

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Company vehicle

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Attractive benefits package

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Long-term, secure role with a growing contractor

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Clear opportunities for career progression