Deputy Maintenance Manager (MEP)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in Birmingham seeks a Deputy Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations, ensuring high standards and compliance. This role involves supervising technicians, conducting inspections, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in M&E services. Excellent benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and subsidized healthcare and gym membership.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership abilities and experience in maintenance operations.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards is essential.
• Hands-on approach to maintenance across the University's sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance operations and supervise Maintenance Technicians.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Mentor and guide team members while contributing to facility growth.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Experience in M&E services

Strong technical skills

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Maintenance Manager (MEP)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £37,694 per annum - SS5

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

UCB are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Estates and Facilities team as a Deputy Maintenance Manager (MEP)

In this role, you will support the Maintenance Manager by leading the University's maintenance operations, ensuring that work is carried out to the highest standards. You will supervise the work of Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices while also taking a hands-on approach to maintenance tasks across the University's sites. Your role will include conducting regular inspections, supervising external contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance in all activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership abilities, have experience in M&E services, and a commitment to upholding professional standards. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills who is also keen to mentor and guide a team while contributing to the growth of the University's facilities.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 31st August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Facilities Operations Manager, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Property & Maintenance Coordinator, Facility Services Manager, and Infrastructure Maintenance Lead may also be considered.