Lead Maintenance Technician (Mechanical or Electrical) – Days Only

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays plus Public Holidays

Employer Pension Contribution

Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NG Bailey Facilities Services is seeking a proactive Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee 5 commercial buildings in Manchester city centre. You will lead a team, coordinate PPMs, and ensure high standards of service in a client-facing role.

You must be a fully qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with strong HSE knowledge, capable of reporting to the Site Supervisor, managing contractors, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical or Mechanical required.
• IOSH Working and/or Managing Safely certification preferred.
• 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations is expected.
• 2391 – Inspection and Testing desirable.
• Legionella Awareness knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to complete PPMs, remedial and reactive tasks to meet SLA targets.
• Support the Site Supervisor in day-to-day contract delivery.
• Act as deputy to Site Supervisor during leave or absence.
• Maintain up-to-date statutory documentation and logbooks for inspection and audit.
• Manage contractors on/off site via Permit to Work scheme.
• Monitor plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems.
• Uphold HASAWA and health and safety standards.
• Oversee incident management, escalations and emergency procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Team coordination

PM scheduling

Maintenance expertise

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical or Mechanical

IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely

18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing

Legionella Awareness

Tools

BMS

CAFM systems

SFG20

Job description

Summary

Salary up to £48,500k (DOE), Plus overtime, Plus Benefits

NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting for a proactive Lead Maintenance Technician to join a market-leading, forward-thinking company to be part of a team looking after 5 commercial buildings (all the buildings are within 5 minutes’ walk of each other) contract based in the city centre of Manchester.

Manchester – City Centre, M3

Full Time

Summary

Salary up to £48,500k (DOE), Plus overtime, Plus Benefits

NG Bailey Facilities Services are currently recruiting for a proactive Lead Maintenance Technician to join a market-leading, forward-thinking company to be part of a team looking after 5 commercial buildings (all the buildings are within 5 minutes’ walk of each other) contract based in the city centre of Manchester.

The Lead Engineer will have experience working in a Maintenance environment providing exceptional service in a client facing role. They will be a fully qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. The Lead Technician will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance reporting to the Site Supervisor whilst managing the Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to work efficiently and safely to complete PPM’s, remedial and reactive tasks to resolve all client issues within agreed SLA’s.


• Support the Site Supervisor in the day-to-day delivery of the contract.


• Act as deputy to the Site Supervisor during periods of annual leave, training, sickness or absence.


• Ensure all statutory documentation and logbooks are kept up to date and available for inspection and audit when required.


• To manage Contractors on and off site via a Permit to Work scheme.


• Monitor and manage plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems


• Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA).


• Oversee incident management, escalations, and emergency response procedures


• Maintain accurate shift logs, technical reports, and operational documentation


• Supervise contractors and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery


• Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives


• To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all aspects, and to maintain accurate records and documentation associated with all electrical and mechanical systems.


• Hours are Monday to Friday 40 hrs per week

Requirements

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical or Mechanical Discipline.


• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship


• IOSH Working and or Managing Safely


• 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.


• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing (desirable).


• Legionella Awareness Responsible Person (Hot & Cold Systems including Cooling Towers; desirable).


• Statutory compliance knowledge in Water hygiene to include ACOP L8 and TMV inspections. Pressure systems to include expansion vessels, safety valves and pressure relief systems. HVAC compliance to include F-Gas awareness and ventilation maintenance.


• Experienced in the electrical and mechanical aspects of building services PPM schedules, and SFG20..


• Competent working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Building Management Systems, Lighting Control Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Emergency Generators and UPS.


• Client facing commercial FM background.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £48,500k depending on experience, Plus Overtime


• 25 Days Holidays plus Public Holidays


• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution


• Sick Pay


• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days


• Private Medical Insurance


• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)


• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.


• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.