What does a Maintenance Manager do?
Maintenance Managers lead maintenance teams to ensure business property stays in good working order. Their work helps businesses maintain occupational health and safety standards. They also make sure business sites are always presentable for customers, suppliers and other visitors. Maintenance Managers detect and resolve minor property problems. This work prevents minor problems from becoming larger ones, because major maintenance work can be more costly and potentially dangerous. Maintenance Managers schedule and delegate tasks among maintenance teams. They also monitor crew performance to ensure people stay productive and safe. In addition, they may perform emergency maintenance tasks, especially outside business hours.
Maintenance Manager skills and qualifications
Maintenance Managers use a variety of skills during their daily duties. A successful Maintenance Manager candidate will have various prerequisite skill and qualifications, that include:
- Technical understanding of electrical, mechanic and hydraulic systems for planning and troubleshooting
- Proficiency operating modern maintenance technology, including ERP and CRM systems
- Good verbal communication skills, including active listening and the ability to translate complex information
- Organisational skills for scheduling maintenance tasks and ensuring job completion, even during emergencies
- Attention to detail, ensuring maintenance tasks are not overlooked and minor site problems do not become major site problems
- Good physical fitness for carrying heavy loads and performing other physically demanding tasks
Maintenance Manager experience requirements
Maintenance Managers need experience working in maintenance. This experience helps them understand the common maintenance tasks performed on business sites. It also teaches them how to complete tasks in emergency situations. Many employers prefer experienced Maintenance Managers. However, management experience is not essential. Many driven Maintenance Workers eventually become Maintenance Managers.
Maintenance Manager education and training requirements
Education and training requirements for Maintenance Managers vary between businesses. Many small-to-medium-sized companies generally require only General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSEs). However, job applicants can distinguish themselves as candidates by having an ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management (Facilities Management). National Vocational Qualifications in Facilities Management and Building Maintenance are also valuable qualifications.
Maintenance Managers working at larger companies usually need a bachelor’s degree in facility management, business administration or engineering. A bachelor’s degree is more commonly required for Maintenance Manager roles with administrative duties .
Maintenance Manager salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Maintenance Manager in the UK is £39,906 per year. This figure varies depending on factors, including experience, location and company.
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