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Maintenance & Facilities Manager - Supported Housing

On-site
  • London, England, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £58,000 per yearMaintenance

Job description

Our Mission

Apax's aspiration is to become a values-driven enterprise and our mission "We strive for excellence to improve ourselves, transform services, enhance lives and advance society" plays centre stage. We take a collaborative and consultative approach that values and appreciates the contribution and enthusiasm of our team to make a difference to our organisation and to the lives of disadvantaged people.


About the Team

With a thirst for knowledge and a drive to challenge the status quo, learning and innovation, have become part of our identity to advance the mental health services landscape. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining our ‘Level A’ accreditation in Quality Assessment Framework (QAF), which is denoted for “excellence and leaders in their field" in national performance standards. We are full of life and enthusiasm for care of our residents and we drive this outlook throughout the whole company. It is important for us that any candidate joining our organisation fit the culture and respects the values already in place. Have a look at our website for more information about who we are and what we do in our Award Winning Company: Apax.org.uk

Job requirements

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Maintenance & Facilities Manager to contribute to the delivery of maintenance and facilities services to vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. You will have relevant hands on experience and qualifications with an ethos of continuous improvement to achieve exceptional high standards. You will also ensure that the strong strategic relationship with all stakeholders and partners is maintained so that the department is effectively and efficiently managed to meet challenging performance targets. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week, based across multiple sites.


Key Requirements

  • Maintenance related qualification.
  • Full, clean driving license and access to your own vehicle.
  • Minimum of 3 years managing a maintenance/facilities team.
  • Minimum of 5 years hands on maintenance and facilities experience.
  • Experience investigating maintenance issues.
  • Auditing, risk assessment and reporting experience.
  • Experience managing departmental budgets.
  • Knowledge of COSSH regulations.
  • Knowledge of RIDDOR.
  • Knowledge of security measures and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992.
  • Commercial acumen in negotiating and dealing with suppliers.
  • First aid trained.
  • Fire marshall trained.
  • Strong command of the English language - both written and verbal.
  • Strong computer skills and digital dexterity.
  • Experience in using Customer Relationship Management systems and databases.
  • Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions.
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload.
  • Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude.
  • Thirst for knowledge, strive for excellence, and a humble posture of learning.
  • A genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have meaningful and purposeful lives.


Employee Benefits

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process.

  • Healthcare & Wellness: Health cash plans, Employee Assistance Programme, wellness and discount perks.
  • Financial & Retirement: Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme.
  • Holidays & Time Off: up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave eg time off for birthday or moving home.
  • Learning & Education: Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave.
  • Family & Parenting: Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave.
  • Welfare & Wellbeing: Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities.
  • Other benefits: complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities.


Our approach to recruitment is competency and values-based, whereby applicants should be able to demonstrate the organisation's values and principles. We are a strong believer that an organisation is only as good as its people and partners who are its greatest strength. We are an equal opportunities employer.


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  • London, England, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £58,000 per year
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On-site
  • London, England, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £58,000 per year
Maintenance