Maintenance Manager Job at Unite Students (Manchester)

Maintenance Manager

Unite Students

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Lead maintenance teams to deliver safe, compliant and welcoming homes for students. As a Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our properties are safe, well-maintained, and ready for our residents every day of the year. Working closely with the General Manager and the Central Estates team, you will lead the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance across five properties comprising 3,100 beds. You will also be responsible for supporting and developing a skilled maintenance team. From overseeing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes to ensuring compliance with safety regulations, you will combine technical expertise, operational leadership and a strong customer focus to keep our buildings running smoothly and our students feeling at home.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and develop the maintenance team
Deliver safe and compliant buildings
Drive effective maintenance operations
Manage planned preventative maintenance
Support property readiness year-round
Work collaboratively across teams
Manage contractors and suppliers
Contribute to capital projects and improvements
Promote a proactive maintenance culture

Requirements:

Experience in maintenance or estates management within a multi-site or complex property environment
Strategic, self-motivated, proactive in managing PPMs, and confident in using data to inform decisions
Strong knowledge of building maintenance systems such as HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems
Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance programmes
Good understanding of health, safety and statutory compliance requirements
Experience managing contractors and coordinating repair work
Proven ability to lead and develop operational teams
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence essential for travel between sites

Nice to have:

Professional qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH are desirable, with facilities or maintenance-related qualifications advantageous

What we offer:

A performance-related bonus paid twice a year
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days and earn up to 5 additional days for long service (FTE equivalent)
A generous pension scheme where contributions between 4% and 11% depending on how much you save
Life assurance worth 4 times your salary
Share save scheme giving you access to purchase Unite Students shares at a discounted rate
Enhanced family leave, including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Medicash (Health Cash Plan) to claim back the cost of routine medical care
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for additional wellbeing support
One paid volunteering day each year
Access to discounts across retail and hospitality brands
20% student rent discount at any of our direct-let properties for eligible family members

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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