Engineering Team Leader — Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

Sodexo Group; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-call rota pay

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Northumbria University in Gateshead is seeking an Engineering Team Leader (Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical) to oversee daily operations, lead a team of engineers, and ensure safe, compliant building services across student accommodations. The role supports key move-in/out periods and requires experience in PPM, reactive maintenance, and stakeholder liaison.

You will drive performance, manage resources, and deliver a sector-leading maintenance service while maintaining

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical or mechanical apprenticeship with HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience in building services, facilities management or plant engineering environments.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical and building services systems.
• Experience in TFM/IFM environments and CAFM/CMMS (Maximo).
• Knowledge of PPM methodologies, including SFG20/SFG30.
• Understanding of statutory compliance, engineering regulations and safe systems of work.
• Experience supporting internal and external compliance audits.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of engineers, handypersons and compliance operatives.
• Managing the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across residential and communal buildings.
• Providing technical leadership across electrical, mechanical and building services systems.
• Supporting the safe operation, compliance and reliability of all engineering assets.
• Monitoring performance against contractual KPIs, SLAs and compliance requirements.
• Managing resource allocation, labour deployment and materials to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Coordinating specialist contractors and reviewing completed works to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Maintaining accurate asset, maintenance and compliance records through CAFM systems, including Maximo.
• Supporting lifecycle planning, refurbishment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing strong relationships with University stakeholders, accommodation teams, contractors and colleagues.
• Producing performance reports and supporting client reporting requirements.
• Participating in the call-out rota to support the University's 24/7 operational requirements.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Team leadership

Building services

TFM/IFM experience

Maximo CMMS

SFG20/SFG30

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship + HND/NVQ3

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Sodexo Group at Northumbria University in Gateshead is seeking an Engineering Team Leader (Maintenance, Mechanical & Electrical) to oversee daily operations, lead a team of engineers, and ensure safe, compliant building services across student accommodations. The role supports key move-in/out periods and requires experience in PPM, reactive maintenance, and stakeholder liaison.

You will drive performance, manage resources, and deliver a sector-leading maintenance service while maintaining