Deputy Head of Maintenance

Kramer Services Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Head of Maintenance to ensure the smooth running of its diverse maintenance department. This permanent full-time role involves overseeing health and safety compliance and managing a dedicated team. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and ample holiday, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful environment within a prestigious institution. Join a team committed to excellence in maintenance and contribute to the upkeep of historic and modern buildings alike.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Health care cash plan

33 days of annual holiday

Free on-site lunch

Workplace Nursery Scheme

College gym

Car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management and health and safety compliance.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety compliance across the maintenance department.
• Support the Head of Maintenance in daily operations.

Job description

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Hours: 40 hours per week (Full time) to work flexibly across the week on a 5 out of 7-day basis with some occasional weekend working required.

Salary: £38,230 per annum plus benefits

The Role and the Department

Following the retirement of the current post holder, Gonville & Caius College is seeking a Deputy Head of Maintenance to support the Head of Maintenance in ensuring the smooth running of the department. The maintenance department handles all types of planned and reactive maintenance across our estate, which includes a variety of buildings from grade one listed structures in Cambridge to purpose-built student accommodation. The team comprises twelve staff supported by contractors as needed. The Deputy Head will cover for the Head of Department during their absence, such as holidays or sickness.

The primary responsibility of the Deputy Head is overseeing health and safety compliance across the department, including our Boathouse, Sportsground, and Gardens.

This is a permanent full-time role with 40 hours per week, working flexibly across 5 days out of 7, with occasional weekend work.

The annual salary for this role is £38,230.

Why work at Caius?

Benefits Include:

• Generous Pension Scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Health care cash plan
• 33 days of annual holiday (including Public Holidays)
• Free on-site lunch provided
• Workplace Nursery Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• College gym
• Car parking (subject to availability/eligibility)
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment

The Application Process

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• The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Sunday 11th May 2025.
• Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• Your application should include an up-to-date CV, a covering letter, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your abilities relevant to the role.

The College

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges at the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity committed to providing a place of education, religion, learning, and research, in partnership with a globally recognized university.

The College hosts approximately 530 undergraduates, 250 postgraduates, and 110 Fellows, along with nearly 200 staff. It plays a vital role within the university, with students and researchers from around the world and distinguished alumni.

Further Information

• We support equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.
• Employment decisions are based on ability to perform the duties.
• Applicants are asked to complete the Equality & Diversity section of the application as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Personal data provided will be processed in accordance with our data protection policies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors