Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Maintenance Service Delivery Manager
Welwyn Garden City
£43,921 - £46,232 per year
40 hours per week - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
We are looking for a Maintenance Service Delivery Manager to join our responsive and voids team based in Welwyn Garden City, covering a variety of sites across the area. Responsibilities include managing a team who would be delivering high quality and cost effective property repairs, compliance and installation. You will be provided with a company van and will have opportunities to develop your career within Sanctuary.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working to deadlines, prioritising workloads, be IT competent and possess strong leadership skills with a solid understanding of multi-trade activities and health and safety standards.
The role of Maintenance Service Delivery Manager will include:
- Overseeing repairs, ensuring they are carried out to a high standard
- Inspecting works completed to ensure these represent value for money e.g. efficient use of materials
- Managing the performance of the team of operatives
- Maintaining compliance for health and safety, ensuring this is promoted and adhered to
- Working with internal teams to resolve issues, complaints and improve performance
- Working with colleagues to ensure work is arranged, prioritised and completed in an efficient manner
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure the customer is our main focus
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must hold ILM membership (The Institute of Leadership) and be qualified to NVQ Level 3 in a core trade subject or currently undertaking these qualifications. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
- Proven experience of managing a successful team
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role, preferably within a building maintenance or facilities management environment
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Basic user of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (or similar)
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £43,921 per annum (rising to £46,232 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 26 July 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [email protected]
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
