Mechanical Operations Manager

East West Connect Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Connect Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Operations Manager to lead delivery of water-related services. Based at multiple sites around London, you will oversee water hygiene, plumbing, drainage and pump systems, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will lead a team across water services, maintain records, contribute to audits, and drive improvements in quality and safety across commercial and domestic premises. Immediate start available with structured progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 5+
• ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580 knowledge and water hygiene compliance
• Experience managing water services in occupied commercial or domestic buildings

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Plumbers, Water Hygiene Technicians, Pump Engineers and Drainage Engineers
• Act as senior technical lead for water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and water treatment
• Ensure full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1 and Water Supply Regulations
• Oversee audits, monitor records, sampling data, logbooks and remedial actions
• Manage maintenance and remedial works across hot and cold water systems, drainage networks, booster sets and tanks
• Support investigations into incidents, non-conformances and recurring technical issues
• Maintain asset and compliance records using CAFM/CMMS systems
• Prepare quotations, reports and client-facing technical documentation
• Promote high standards of health and safety, quality and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Water hygiene knowledge

Compliance awareness

Team management

Report generation

Education

HNC/HND Building Services/Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 5+

Tools

CAFM/CMMS

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
• 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.

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