Job Title: Asset CAFM Manager
Location: DSTL, Salisbury (on-site)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Security Clearance: SC (must be eligible)
Overview We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Asset CAFM Manager to take ownership of the asset and planned maintenance database at a secure Ministry of Defence site in Salisbury. This is a hands-on role focused on managing the Maximo CAFM system to ensure asset information is accurate, compliant, and effectively supports maintenance delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Maximo CAFM system, ensuring all assets are correctly recorded, linked to SFG20 maintenance schedules, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
• Oversee asset on-boarding and off-boarding, tracking changes through an auditable process.
• Produce 52-week maintenance planners for operational teams and support accurate end-of-month reporting to the client.
• Collaborate with internal teams and subcontractors to validate and update asset data, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and legislative standards.
• Assist the Compliance Manager with updates arising from regulatory changes or contract amendments.
• Contribute to strategic asset planning, including the Forward Additional Services Plan (FASP), condition surveys, and lifecycle management.
• Identify and manage asset defects, validate service histories, and mitigate risks associated with asset failure.
• Maintain structured documentation to support audits and strategic decision-making.

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing CAFM systems, ideally Maximo, in a hard FM, defence, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Technically competent, preferably with an M&E qualification or practical hard FM experience.
• Strong IT skills, confident managing complex asset and maintenance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of statutory and mandatory maintenance compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Security and Benefits

• Applicants must be British citizens eligible for Security Clearance (SC) due to site security requirements.
• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave.
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution.
• Life assurance (2x annual salary).
• Single private medical insurance.