Paul Kemp
Experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager/Supervisor
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About
Experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager/Supervisor with a proven track record of leading teams and ensuring full compliance across multi-site estates including hotels, student accommodation, and residential properties. Proactive and hands-on, with strong technical knowledge in planned and reactive maintenance, fire safety compliance, and contractor coordination. Recognised for implementing cost-effective solutions, improving standards, and delivering a high-quality service.
A confident communicator and strategic thinker, committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and well-presented environments.
Experience
Operations Manager - Clear ground
(2026-04)
- Manage planned and reactive Jobs
- Ensure deadlines are met
- Scheduling and planning works
- Manage team of 16 operatives
Facilities Maintenance Manager - TJ Thomas Estates
(2017-07 - 2026-04)
- Manage planned and reactive maintenance across hotels, residential apartments, and student accommodation
- Lead a team of 16 multi-skilled engineers, ensuring training, performance and compliance standards are consistently met
- Oversee health & safety documentation including fire alarms, electrical certificates, gas safety, risk assessments, and emergency procedures
- Liaise with Fire Services, local councils, and universities to ensure full regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
- Skilled in plumbing, joinery, plastering, basic electrical work, and reactive troubleshooting
Facilities Supervisor - Unite Students
(2009-07 - 2017)
- Managed maintenance services and refurbishment work across large student accommodation buildings
- Responded to emergencies and prioritised workloads to ensure safety and service continuity
- Led staff development, mentoring, and implementation of new operational procedures
- Skilled in plumbing, joinery, plastering, basic electrical work, and reactive troubleshooting
Duty Manager (Airport Security) - Liverpool Airport (G4S)
(2002-12 - 2009-07)
- Led and supervised a team of 140 staff ensuring compliance with DFT aviation security regulations
- Responsible for training, coaching and performance monitoring to maintain high service standards
- Qualified to Level 1 and Level 2 Aviation Security
