Mechanical Services Manager

Coventry University; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education institution is seeking a Mechanical Services Manager to oversee a team and manage compliance of mechanical services. You will ensure effective maintenance delivery and mentor technicians. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including excellent pension contributions and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical services manager or ready to move into a managerial role.
• Background in managing mechanical installations.
• Willingness to travel to remote campuses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the mechanical services team.
• Manage compliance of mechanical systems including HVAC.
• Mentor and guide mechanical technicians and apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical services management

Team leadership

Compliance management

Health and safety management

Education

HNC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Planon CAFM system

Job description

Overview

As the Mechanical Services Manager, you will oversee and supervise the mechanical services team and contractors, ensuring that statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance is delivered to both the main and remote campuses in line with agreed SLAs. Your responsibilities will include setting up and renewing contractor provisions for managing compliance of mechanical systems including natural gas, water, F Gas, HVAC etc. and the BMS, managing the team's workload using the Planon CAFM system (training provided), and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently. You will also be responsible for meeting and greeting contractors, explaining issues to facilitate effective repair solutions, ensuring value for money, and managing health and safety requirements. This role is hands-on, requiring you to actively support and mentor mechanical technicians and apprentices, lead responses to emergency mechanical issues, and audit contractors\' work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the mechanical services team and contractors to deliver statutory, planned, and reactive maintenance in line with SLAs.
• Set up and renew contractor provisions for compliance of mechanical systems including natural gas, water, F Gas, HVAC, and the BMS.
• Manage the team\'s workload using the Planon CAFM system (training provided).
• Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Meet and greet contractors, explain issues to facilitate effective repair solutions, and ensure value for money.
• Manage health and safety requirements.
• Mentor mechanical technicians and apprentices; provide hands-on leadership.
• Lead responses to emergency mechanical issues and audit contractors\' work.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience as a mechanical services manager, mechanical supervisor, or senior technician ready to move into a managerial role.
• Background in managing and maintaining mechanical installations.
• Ideally qualifications equivalent to HNC / NVQ Level 3 or demonstrable equivalent experience managing compliance of mechanical systems including natural gas, water, F Gas, HVAC, and the BMS.
• Willing to travel to remote campus buildings (Scarborough, Milton Keynes, Central London, Dagenham) and occasional overnight stays; training may be provided to address minor gaps in experience.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £40,515 up to £46,071 per annum (dependent upon experience) with potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed / considered.

Mode: Permanent, Full Time. As a staff member of Coventry University Enterprises Limited, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme Discounts across a range of High Street / Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

About the Group

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us. This position is based in Coventry University Enterprises Limited, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.