Facilities Maintenance Manager
Charles Igbinedion
Southsea Property Limited
Sunderland,SND
16
Years of experience
1
Certification
Experienced and practical Facilities Maintenance Manager with a strong background in building maintenance, property services, repairs, contractor coordination and day-to-day facilities operations. Skilled in managing planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating maintenance teams, monitoring contractors and ensuring buildings, equipment and facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained.
Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general building repairs, mechanical systems and preventative maintenance. Confident carrying out inspections, identifying defects, prioritising maintenance requirements and arranging appropriate corrective action.
A reliable and hands-on manager with strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced in working with contractors, suppliers, staff and clients while maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and customer service.
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Manager
2 Months- Manage the day-to-day maintenance and facilities operations of buildings and associated infrastructure.
- Plan, coordinate and monitor planned preventative maintenance programmes.
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests and ensure urgent faults are addressed promptly.
- Supervise maintenance staff, contractors and specialist service providers.
- Allocate jobs according to priority, technical requirements and available resources.
- Carry out regular inspections of buildings, plant, equipment and external areas.
- Identify defects and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
- Coordinate plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, carpentry, decorating and general building maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs and contractor visits.
- Monitor contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to the required standard.
- Obtain quotations and assist with procurement of materials, equipment and maintenance services.
- Monitor maintenance expenditure and support effective cost control.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety requirements.
- Support risk assessments and ensure identified control measures are implemented.
- Coordinate emergency repairs and minimise disruption to building users.
- Maintain good working relationships with tenants, clients, employees, suppliers and contractors.
- Investigate recurring maintenance problems and recommend preventative solutions.
- Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance materials are properly stored and available when required.
- Prepare maintenance reports and provide updates to senior management.
- Promote a safe, professional and well-maintained working environment.
Building Maintenance Technician
4 Years 2 Months- Supervised daily maintenance activities across residential, commercial or public buildings.
- Carried out routine inspections and reported defects requiring attention.
- Completed general building repairs, including carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating.
- Assisted with plumbing repairs, fixtures, fittings and water systems.
- Supported electrical maintenance activities within appropriate competence and safety requirements.
- Completed preventative maintenance checks on building systems and equipment.
- Responded to maintenance requests and prioritised jobs according to urgency.
- Worked with external contractors on specialist maintenance and repair projects.
- Ensured work areas were kept safe, clean and organised.
- Maintained records of completed work and materials used.
- Assisted with stock control and ordering of maintenance materials.
- Followed company health and safety procedures and reported hazards promptly.
Maintenance Operative / Handyman
6 Years 3 Months- Performed general maintenance and repair work across buildings and facilities.
- Completed carpentry, furniture repairs, painting, decorating and minor building works.
- Carried out basic plumbing repairs and replacement of fixtures and fittings.
- Inspected doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings and other building components.
- Responded to maintenance requests from staff, residents, customers or tenants.
- Used hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assisted specialist contractors with maintenance and improvement projects.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment.
- Reported major defects and safety concerns to management.
- Completed jobs efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Msc - Project management with Advance Practice
Bsc - Civil Engineering
[Year]
Skills
Facilities Management
Building & Property Maintenance
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive Maintenance
Maintenance Scheduling
Contractor Management
Building Inspections
Repairs & Fault Finding
Health & Safety Compliance
Risk Assessments
COSHH Awareness
Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
Electrical & Plumbing Maintenance
Carpentry & Joinery
Painting & Decorating
HVAC/Mechanical Maintenance Coordination
Procurement & Supplier Management
Budget & Cost Control
Stock & Materials Management
Team Leadership & Supervision
Maintenance Records & Reporting
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Emergency Maintenance Response
Quality Assurance
Compliance Monitoring
Building Systems:
General building maintenance
plumbing
electrical systems
heating
ventilation
doors
windows
roofing and building fabric.
Maintenance:
PPM
reactive maintenance
inspections
fault reporting
repairs
planned works and emergency response.
Management:
Team supervision
contractor management
procurement
budgeting
scheduling
reporting and stakeholder communication.
IT:
Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
maintenance management systems/CMMS and digital reporting systems.
Strong leadership and team-management skills
Practical and hands-on approach
Excellent problem-solving ability
Highly organised and reliable
Good communication skills
Calm under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Customer-focused
Flexible and adaptable
Committed to health
safety and quality
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Facility inspections
Certification
- NEBOSH / IOSH – [if applicable]
- Facilities Management Qualification – [if applicable]
- NVQ Level 3 – [if applicable]
- Health & Safety Training
- Risk Assessment Training
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety Awareness
- First Aid
- COSHH Awareness
- Asbestos Awareness
- Working at Height
- Electrical Safety Awareness
- Plumbing/Maintenance Training
- CSCS – [if applicable]
- IPAF/PASMA – [if applicable]
- Driving Licence – [if applicable]
Accomplishments
- Improved preventative maintenance routines, helping reduce recurring building faults.
- Coordinated multiple maintenance activities while maintaining minimal disruption to building users.
- Successfully supervised contractors and maintenance teams across multiple work areas.
- Reduced unnecessary maintenance expenditure through effective planning and materials control.
- Improved maintenance reporting and record keeping.
- Supported the delivery of building repair and refurbishment projects within agreed timescales.
- Maintained strong health and safety standards across maintenance activities.
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety responsibilities.
- Experienced in identifying maintenance-related hazards and implementing appropriate controls.
- Familiar with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Understanding of fire safety and emergency procedures.
- Awareness of COSHH, asbestos, manual handling and working-at-height requirements.
- Ensures contractors follow site safety procedures and relevant documentation requirements.
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Manager
Southsea Property Limited
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
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