Maintenance Manager

Location: On site / London, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Retail Food
Annual Fixed salary:£ 45000.00

Bayley and Sage is a small group of 14 independent stores filling the fridges and hearts of local communities across London.

The company has provided delicious food to our communities since 1997, we are proud of our quality and provenance, and we would like to expand our team with the role of Maintenance Manager.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations across the business, covering offices, retail premises, commercial buildings, residential flats, and external areas.

This is a primarily hands on management role, requiring a strong technical background and the ability to remain practically involved in day to day maintenance work where needed, alongside supervising a small team of two.

The role involves planning and prioritising maintenance activity, supporting the team with technical guidance, and actively assisting with on site repairs and problem solving when required. A strong presence across sites is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise the repair log, ensuring issues are assessed and allocated appropriately
• Oversee and support a small maintenance team in delivering day to day repair and upkeep tasks
• Remain actively involved in hands on maintenance work when required, particularly for urgent or complex issues
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance requirements and ensure timely resolution
• Carry out minor repairs and practical maintenance tasks across general building disciplines as needed
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist works, ensuring quality of work and value for money
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and provide out of hours support when required
• Organise and oversee routine maintenance tasks across sites, ensuring standards are consistently maintained
• Support property projects such as store openings, refurbishments, and general site improvements
• Maintain maintenance records, asset registers, and compliance documentation
• Liaise with suppliers and tradespeople to ensure effective service delivery and issue resolution
• Oversee maintenance vehicles and equipment to ensure they remain safe, compliant, and operational

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has solid hands on maintenance experience, ideally within a multi site or retail environment
• Has previously worked in a maintenance supervisory or management role, while remaining technically involved
• Is comfortable carrying out or supporting basic to intermediate repairs when required
• Holds a relevant trade qualification (desirable but not essential if experience is strong)
• Has good working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and general maintenance
• Understands Health & Safety and compliance requirements in a practical environment
• Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a fast paced setting
• Communicates well with internal teams and external contractors
• Is flexible and willing to support emergency or out of hours issues when needed

What we can offer

• up to £45k depending on experience
• 28 days' holiday per year
• Pension Scheme
• 40% staff discount in our stores
• Length of service recognition
• An amazing opportunity to grow and develop