Maintenance Manager

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Wembley £57,000 + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the engineering and building services function at a flagship destination in Wembley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and people-focused engineering leader to take ownership of a high-profile site, ensuring all mechanical, electrical and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards — supporting an exceptional guest and retailer experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will lead the onsite engineering team and take full responsibility for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across the centre.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a live retail environment, requiring strong technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop and manage the onsite Maintenance Team

Oversee delivery of PPM schedules and reactive works

Ensure full statutory compliance (LOLER, PUWER, electrical safety, water hygiene, etc.)

Manage specialist contractors and permit-to-work systems

Maintain asset registers, statutory certification, and compliance documentation

Monitor M&E and building fabric performance, identifying risks and investment needs

Ensure accurate CMMS reporting and job closure

Conduct audits and inspections across plant rooms and public areas

Manage engineering budgets and procurement activities

Support emergency response and out-of-hours engineering incidents

Promote a proactive Health & Safety culture

Work collaboratively with operations, security, cleaning, guest services and centre management

Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives

About You

We are seeking a confident engineering leader with experience in retail, commercial, or leisure environments.

You will bring:

Proven experience managing maintenance teams

Strong technical knowledge of M&E services (HVAC, water systems, controls)

Solid understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work

Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills

Strong organisational and problem-solving ability

Experience using CMMS and digital reporting systems

A customer-focused mindset suited to a live public environment

Desirable

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH

BMS experience

Energy or sustainability exposure

Multi-service FM contractor management experience

Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)

IPAF / PASMA

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wembley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English