Vanguard Healthcare Solutions we are a British, privately owned, international clinical services and infrastructure provider supporting healthcare clients across the UK and worldwide.
Our purpose-designed and built modular and mobile facilities provide our clients with new or replacement Operating Theatres, Wards, Endoscopy Suites and Decontamination and diagnostic units. As part of our solution to our clients we also support them with clinical teams and equipment.
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our Operations team, based in Manningtree, Essex. You will be lead the maintenance operations for our mobile medical facilities, The role involves managing maintenance schedules, budgets, sub-contractor activities, and critical operational equipment, while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure medical facilities meet their operational needs.
Responsibilities
Include:
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Develop and implement reactive and planned maintenance schedules for all mobile facilities and ancillary equipment.
- Monitor and optimise maintenance workflows to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
- Review audits and schedule maintenance works
- Review schedules and update based on needs
- Liaise with external sub-contractors to ensure schedules align
- Team Leadership and Training
- Provide leadership to the maintenance team fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
- Ensure the team are up to date with the latest equipment, safety protocols and compliance
- Sub-contractor co-ordination
- Establish clear expectations of sub-contractors, ensuring alignment with maintenance plans and schedules
- Issue detailed instructions for work including scope, timelines and safety requirements
- Maintain a pool of reliable subcontractors
- Audit Review and Action Planning
- Develop and implement action plans to address audit findings
- Schedule regular audits and inspections
- Operational Equipment Maintenance
- Ensure all operational and ancillary equipment in the field is functioning optimally and safely
- Implement a preventative maintenance program to extend equipment lifespan
- Oversee repairs and replacements
- Develop and implement contingency plans for critical equipment failures or emergencies.
- Collaboration with Clinical Teams and Project Teams
- Compliance and Safety
- Budget Management
Requirements
- Essential
- IOSH Qualification or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in maintenance management
- Facilities Management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage sub-contractors and oversee large scale maintenance operations
- Track record of delivering maintenance solutions that meet both operational and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of MEP and water systems relevant to building facilities.
- Exceptional planning and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to develop structured schedules and adapt plans in response to operational needs
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, including sub-contractors and internal staff
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting, instruction, and negotiation
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
- In depth understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices
- Experience conducting risk assessments and enforcing safety compliance
- Experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and cost control
- Proficiency in maintenance planning software and systems and Microsoft Office Suite, understanding of BMS systems
- Desirable
- Professional certification in engineering maintenance.
- Diplomas in mechanical, electrical, or building services disciplines
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
- Awareness of healthcare specific technical guidance (HTM’s & HBN’s)
- Prior experience in a maintenance management role within the healthcare, modular, or mobile facilities sector
Full job description available upon request.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.
Vanguard Healthcare Solutions Ltd and Q-bital Healthcare are part of the Vanguard Group of companies. www.vanguardhealthcare.co.uk
