• Supervise day-to-day mechanical maintenance, reactive repairs, and planned works across academic, residential, and commercial buildings.
• Lead and support a team of mechanical technicians and external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Oversee compliance with statutory requirements, including pressure systems, water hygiene (L8), HVAC, and associated regulations.
• Monitor work quality, allocate resources, prioritise workloads, and manage permits to work.
• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assist with mechanical projects, upgrades, and plant replacements, providing technical input where required.
• Maintain accurate records using the CAFM system and produce reports as needed.
• Ensure excellent customer service when liaising with academic and professional services staff.

• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Proven experience supervising mechanical maintenance teams within large or complex estates.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, building services, and mechanical plant.
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and communicate effectively.

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