Serco: Wishaw General Hospital, ML2 0DP
FTC 6 months, Full Time (Mon-Fri)
Up to £65,000 per annum + Corporate Benefits Package
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Maintenance Manager in our Health team, you’ll lead the day‑to‑day delivery of estates and maintenance services across University Hospital Wishaw. Your work will help ensure the hospital estate stays safe, resilient and compliant — supporting clinical teams to deliver vital care for the community.
You’ll create impactful solutions by managing engineering teams, planning maintenance activity and ensuring statutory and contractual obligations are met. Your work will directly support continuity of clinical services, protect the long‑term condition of the estate and help create a positive impact for patients, colleagues and the wider community.
What you’ll do as a Maintenance Manager
You’ll be entrusted to:
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Oversee day‑to‑day operations for building fabric and mechanical and electrical service delivery across the estate.
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Manage Engineering Team Leaders and Supervisors, ensuring high standards of workmanship and performance.
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Ensure all statutory, mandatory and contractual obligations are met, including compliance with KPIs and audit requirements.
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Liaise with NHS partners, SPV representatives and internal Estates teams to support smooth operational delivery.
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Provide asset condition reports and support the development of the Annual Programme for planned works.
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Develop and test contingency plans for mechanical and electrical services.
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Support the Contract Manager by deputising when required and contributing to effective contract leadership.
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
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Experience leading a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) maintenance services team, ideally within a hospital setting.
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Strong operational and project delivery experience within facilities management.
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The ability to interpret complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
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Financial and analytical skills, including experience producing detailed reports for varied stakeholders.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the diplomacy to work effectively with NHS and external partners.
Vetting and checks
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme, which involves a detailed check of spent and unspent convictions and other relevant information to ensure safeguarding compliance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can provide any necessary support to help you carry out your responsibilities.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
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25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
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Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
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A performance‑based bonus scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
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Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
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Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
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Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).
For support with your application, please contact [email protected].
