Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Residential Property

Location: Leeds
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm, with occasional Saturdays

A well‑established residential property operator is seeking a hands‑on Facilities Manager to oversee two newly developed buildings within an existing estate in Leeds. This is a practical, onsite role suited to someone who enjoys combining maintenance work, facilities administration, and team leadership.

The role

As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the buildings, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and resident satisfaction. You will manage a team of five on‑site staff, lead maintenance activity, and handle the administrative side of facilities management.

This role is ideal for someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and be directly involved in maintenance tasks while also running the operational and compliance side of a modern residential estate.

Key responsibilities

Hands‑on maintenance & facilities management

Carry out general maintenance and minor repair works where required
Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Manage building defects within newly completed properties
Ensure all health & safety and fire safety compliance requirements are met
Coordinate contractors and monitor quality, cost, and performance
Team management

Line manage and support a team of 5 facilities and maintenance colleagues
Organise rotas, workload priorities, and day‑to‑day task allocation
Coach and develop team members to maintain high service standards
Administration & compliance

Maintain accurate facilities records, compliance documentation, and reports
Manage servicing schedules, inspections, and statutory checks
Support budgeting, cost control, and invoice approval
Provide out‑of‑hours support for urgent issues when required
Resident experience

Act as a visible and approachable presence onsite
Respond to maintenance requests and resolve issues efficiently
Work collaboratively with other property teams to deliver a positive resident experience
About you

You will be practical, organised, and confident leading a small team. You enjoy being on site, fixing issues directly where needed, and taking ownership of a property’s facilities performance.

Essential skills & experience

Proven experience in facilities or building management
Confident carrying out hands‑on maintenance tasks
Experience managing or supervising a small on‑site team
Good understanding of health & safety and building compliance
Strong organisational and communication skills
Comfortable with administrative tasks and basic IT systems
Flexible to work occasional Saturdays and respond to emergencies
Desirable

Experience in residential, BTR, student accommodation, or similar environments
Trade background or technical qualifications
Health & safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)
What’s on offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000
A stable, full‑time onsite role
The opportunity to shape facilities operations within new buildings
A varied role combining leadership, maintenance, and management
If you’re a practical Facilities Manager who enjoys being hands‑on and leading from the front, we’d love to hear from you