Maintenance Manager

Salary: Competitive, based on experience 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Lead Maintenance at One of the UK’s Top Universities 

Loughborough University is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee the delivery of hard FM services across our large and complex estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to manage a multi-trade maintenance team of 60 staff, ensuring the smooth operation of a diverse portfolio of buildings, including: 

• Large teaching schools 
• World-class sports facilities 
• Research centres and specialist buildings 
• Student accommodation and commercial spaces 

The Role 

As Maintenance Manager, you will: 

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary in-house team, ensuring high standards of reactive and planned maintenance.
• Oversee M&E services, ensuring compliance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage third-party contractors, ensuring cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
• Drive a proactive approach to maintenance, problem-solving complex issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the university’s sustainability and estate strategy, enhancing building performance and efficiency. 

What We’re Looking For 

• Extensive experience in hard FM services within a large, complex environment. 
• Proven leadership of large, multi-trade maintenance teams. 
• Strong technical background in mechanical & electrical (M&E) services. 
• Expertise in contract management of third-party service providers. 
• A solid understanding of legal, compliance, and safety regulations in estate management. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach. 

Why Join Us? 

• Work in a dynamic, world-renowned university with state-of-the-art facilities. 
• Lead a large team and play a pivotal role in campus maintenance strategy. 
• Contribute to a sustainable and future-focused estate. 
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and professional development opportunities. 

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)  
• Competitive pension schemes   
• On-site parking spaces including EV Charging  
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.  
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.   
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)  
• Employee Assistance Programme   
• Season ticket loan scheme  
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles  
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available  
• Based on Loughborough Campus working on beautiful grounds with access to plenty of refreshment outlets 

Why should you apply?  

One of the university’s core values focuses on wellbeing, and we are committed to continuing your personal development and training while you are here with us. We also believe in encouraging a strong work life balance, and dynamic working may be available as part of this opportunity.  

As well as being an excellent place to study, Loughborough is also a great place to work, and we look forward to hearing from you.   

For an informal discussion on this role, please contact Rob Sparks,  r.j.sparks@lboro.ac.uk. 

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process or when on the job. If there are any additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Gina Evans, f.m.admin@lboro.ac.uk.  

Apply now and be part of a team that keeps Loughborough University running at its best! 

For more information please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 24th March 2025.

Interview Date: 4th April. TBC.