Departmental Lead: Maintenance Services

ISC group; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ISC group seeks a supervisor for the mechanical building services maintenance team, delivering safe and compliant maintenance across hot water, gas, heating and cooling systems in a university setting. You will oversee a small team, coordinate daily operations, and ensure high standards of service in academic environments.

The role emphasizes compliance with statutory requirements and best practices, with occasional project oversight and additional duties as agreed.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of the mechanical building services maintenance team.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery of maintenance across potable water systems, gas services, heating and cooling.
• Oversee small improvement projects and undertake other duties as agreed.

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the mechanical building services maintenance team, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of maintenance services across a range of disciplines, including potable water systems, gas services, and heating and cooling systems. The role also has responsibility for overseeing small improvement projects and undertaking other duties as agreed.

The role supports the delivery and maintenance of high-quality academic and pastoral environments by ensuring that essential mechanical building services are maintained in accordance with best practice, while also ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements.

Closing date: Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced Level.