Lead Maintenance Tech – Electrical/Mechanical (Manchester)

NG Bailey; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension plan

Sick pay

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible benefits

Personal development

Job summary

NG Bailey in Manchester is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance across five commercial buildings in the city centre. You will lead a small team, coordinate planned and reactive tasks, and ensure issues are resolved within SLAs while supporting the Site Supervisor.

The role requires an NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline, an apprenticeship, and safety credentials.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline required.
• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• IOSH Working or Managing Safely certification.
• 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 – Inspection and Testing desirable.
• Legionella Awareness Responsible Person desirable.
• Knowledge of water hygiene, pressure systems and HVAC.
• Experience with building services PPM schedules and SFG20.
• Competent in Electrical and Mechanical Systems and BMS.
• Client-facing commercial FM background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team to efficiently complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring client issues are resolved within SLAs.
• Support the Site Supervisor in daily contract delivery and deputy during absences.
• Maintain up-to-date statutory documentation and logbooks for inspections and audits.
• Manage contractors on-site through a Permit to Work scheme.
• Monitor plant performance using BMS and CAFM systems.
• Ensure adherence to HASAWA and engineering standards.
• Oversee incident management and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain shift logs, technical reports, and operational documentation.
• Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality assurance across electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical systems

Building Management Systems

PPM schedules

SFG20

Client-facing FM

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Discipline

City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing

IOSH Working or Managing Safely certification

18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations

Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship

Legionella Awareness Responsible Person (desirable)

Job description

NG Bailey in Manchester is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance across five commercial buildings in the city centre. You will lead a small team, coordinate planned and reactive tasks, and ensure issues are resolved within SLAs while supporting the Site Supervisor.

The role requires an NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline, an apprenticeship, and safety credentials.