Mechanical Operations Manager

East West Connect Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Connect Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of water-related services across a range of sites, primarily in London. You will bring strong technical knowledge in water hygiene, L8 compliance, plumbing, drainage and pump systems, and demonstrate leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The role covers statutory compliance, audits, service quality, client reporting and continual improvement, with hours Mon–Fri

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.
• HVAC and water systems compliance knowledge (ACOP L8, HSG274).
• Experience leading plumbers and water hygiene teams in commercial settings.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of plumbers, water hygiene technicians, pump and drainage engineers.
• Ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, BS8580 and Water Regulations.
• Oversee audits, records, logs, samples and remedial actions.
• Prepare quotations and client-facing technical documentation.
• Promote health, safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Water hygiene compliance

ACOP L8 knowledge

HSG274 knowledge

Pumps & plumbing systems

CAFM/CMMS familiarity

SFG20 maintenance schedules

Client communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 5 or above

Tools

CAFM/CMMS systems

SFG20 maintenance schedules

Job description

Reporting to – Head of Mechanical Maintenance

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm

Probation Period: 6 months

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Location: : Multiple Sites (Mainly London based) & Head Office

Start Date: Immediate

East West Connect is looking for an experienced Mechanical Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of water-related services across a range of sites.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and leadership experience in water hygiene, L8 compliance, plumbing, drainage and pump systems. You will play a key role in maintaining service quality, supporting operational performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the highest safety and compliance standards.

Scope

You will provide leadership and technical oversight for the Water Services department, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality delivery across reactive, planned preventative and small works. The role covers water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and associated compliance activities in commercial and domestic environments.

Skills

We are looking for someone with:

• HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 5 or above
• Strong working knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580 and water hygiene compliance
• Experience managing water services in occupied commercial or domestic buildings
• Knowledge of pumps, plumbing systems, drainage and closed-loop water systems
• Strong leadership, reporting and client communication skills
• Experience managing subcontractors, compliance records and quality standards
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems desirable
• Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance schedules desirable
• Commercial health and safety awareness desirable
• Full clean driving licence essential

Duties

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading a team of Plumbers, Water Hygiene Technicians, Pump Engineers and Drainage Engineers
• Acting as the senior technical lead for water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and water treatment
• Ensuring full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1 and Water Supply Regulations
• Overseeing audits, monitoring records, sampling data, logbooks and remedial actions
• Managing maintenance and remedial works across hot and cold water systems, drainage networks, booster sets, pressurisation units, TMVs, calorifiers, tanks and expansion vessels
• Supporting investigations into incidents, non-conformances and recurring technical issues
• Maintaining accurate asset and compliance records using CAFM/CMMS systems
• Preparing quotations, reports and client-facing technical documentation
• Promoting high standards of health and safety, quality and continuous improvement

East West Connect provides Building Services Maintenance across HVAC, Gas/Heating, Water Services, Fire & Security and Electrical Compliance.

If you are a technically strong manager who can lead teams, maintain compliance and deliver high standards across water services, we would like to hear from you.