Mechanical Operations Manager

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

Job summary

East West Connect Ltd. is seeking a technically strong manager to lead the Water Services department, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality delivery across reactive, planned preventive, and small works in commercial and domestic environments.

You will oversee water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and water treatment, coordinating audits and client reporting while maintaining precise compliance records and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent level in building services or ME.
• ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580 knowledge essential.
• Experience managing water services in occupied commercial or domestic buildings.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Plumbers, Water Hygiene Technicians, Pump Engineers and Drainage Engineers.
• Acting as 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, records, sampling data, logbooks and remedial actions.
• Managing maintenance across hot/cold water systems, drainage networks, booster sets, pressurisation units, TMVs, calorifiers, tanks and expansion vessels.
• Supporting investigations into incidents, non-conformances and recurring issues.
• Maintaining asset/compliance records using CAFM/CMMS systems.
• Preparing quotations, reports and client-facing technical documentation.
• Promoting high health and safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

HNC/HND in Building Services or ME

ACOP L8 knowledge

HSG274 knowledge

BS 8580 knowledge

Water hygiene compliance

Leadership skills

Subcontractor management

CAFM/CMMS systems

SFG20 maintenance knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Full clean driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 5 or above

Tools

CAFM/CMMS systems

SFG20 schedules

Job description

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

• 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.