Maintenance Manager (Site)

As a Maintenance Manager at Trinity View, Coventry, you are responsible for leading the site-based facilities and maintenance team, ensuring that all buildings, equipment, and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. This role oversees compliance with health and safety regulations, coordinates contractor works, manages maintenance schedules, and ensures excellent service delivery for residents. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervise, coordinate and support the day-to-day activities of maintenance staff and contractors. 
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance schedules and site inspections. 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety, and other statutory requirements. 
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and manage escalation processes. 
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard. 
• Oversee turnaround/peak periods and coordinate resources effectively. 
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records in line with company policy. 
• Support the accommodation manager in budget monitoring and resource planning. 
• Provide training and support to the maintenance team, ensuring safe working practices. 
• Act as lead point of contact for facilities issues on-site, ensuring excellent customer service to residents. 
• Take part in the out of hours on call rota. 
• Any other reasonable duties required for the effective running of the property. 

Key Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience in maintenance, facilities, or property management roles. 
• Supervisory or team leader experience. 
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance, and health and safety regulations. 
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure. 
• Excellent communication skills with a customer focused approach. 
• Ability to manage contractors and suppliers effectively. 
• IT skills (Microsoft Office, maintenance reporting systems) 

Desirable: 

• Experience working in student accommodation, hospitality, or residential property management. 
• Formal qualifications in building maintenance, facilities management, or health & safety. 
• H&S, First Aid or Fire safety training (or willingness to undertake training). 

Note: This role may require some weekend working during the Summer turnaround period and emergency call outs.