Maintenance Manager Position Available In Colbert, Alabama

Job Title:

Maintenance Manager Location:

Sheffield – covering 9 residential care homes across the city

Salary:

£40,000 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with occasional on-call duties

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full Time Reporting to: Director of Facilities About the Role We are looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Manager to join Sheffcare, a well-established charitable organisation providing care and support across Sheffield. This is a key leadership role responsible for the effective management and delivery of all maintenance, repairs, and compliance tasks across 9 care homes and central office services. You’ll lead a small team of Maintenance Operatives and ensure all buildings are safe, fully operational, and maintained to a high standard – supporting a comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Supervise and support a small maintenance team, managing workloads, schedules, and performance.

Planned Maintenance:

Develop and manage a routine maintenance plan, including heating, plumbing, electrics, and building upkeep.

Reactive Repairs:

Respond swiftly to repair requests and emergencies, liaising with operatives and external contractors as needed.

Compliance & Safety:

Ensure all sites comply with health and safety legislation, including fire safety and CQC standards.

Contractor Oversight:

Appoint and supervise external contractors for specialised work.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and safety checks.

Budget Management:

Work within agreed budgets, ensuring value for money across all repairs and services.

Collaboration:

Communicate effectively with care home managers to minimise disruption and prioritise maintenance needs.

Additional Duties:

Conduct 1:1 meetings and support the development of maintenance staff Manage compliance procedures for Legionella, fire safety, PAT testing, and engineering systems Provide hands-on maintenance support when team members are absent Drive light vans to transport materials safely Operate the computerised works order system Prepare reports and authorise purchase orders Attend Health & Safety forums and act as key contact in the absence of the

Director of Facilities What We’re Looking For Essential:

Full, clean UK driving licence Experience supervising maintenance or facilities staff Practical knowledge of building maintenance, including mechanical and electrical systems Comfortable with manual work and physically fit for the role Strong understanding of health and safety compliance IT literate, with good record-keeping and reporting skills Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to plan and prioritise work, manage resources, and work independently or in a team

Desirable:

IOSHH or equivalent Health & Safety certification Facilities Management qualification (Level 3 or higher) Trade qualification (e.g., plumbing, electrical, construction) Experience in residential care or not-for-profit sector Experience working with older people or those living with dementia Familiarity with safeguarding and risk assessments

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement Supportive work environment with a strong leadership culture Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people Training and development opportunities Mileage and expenses reimbursed for travel across sites About Sheffcare Sheffcare is a charitable organisation with a mission to provide compassionate care and support to older people across Sheffield. Our values are at the heart of everything we do. If you share our commitment to safety, dignity, and respect – we’d love to hear from you.