At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations to ensure safety and efficiency in a prestigious university.
- Company: Join a Russell Group University in central London, blending history with innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days leave, enhanced pension, gym discounts, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on spaces where research and innovation thrive.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and team management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
This role at a Russell Group University is your opportunity to join one of the world’s leading institutions to help ensure their prestigious facilities are well maintained, safe, and efficient. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the maintenance division on one of their central London landmark campus locations. You will be based near Covent Garden, and this is a static role where you will have the opportunity to directly impact the spaces where research, teaching, and innovation thrive. This central London landmark campus blends historic architecture with cutting-edge facilities, creating a complex and rewarding environment where strong engineering leadership truly matters.
What’s in it for you:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days
- Enhanced USS pension scheme
- Season ticket loan (available after probation)
- Wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, plus childcare subsidy scheme
- Access to comprehensive technical training and professional development pathways
What you’ll be taking ownership of as Maintenance Manager:
- Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across campus buildings to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards of customer service and delivery
- Managing a large team of supervisors, mechanical and electrical engineers, fabric technicians and handypersons
- Managing specialist contractors
- Monitoring KPIs and driving performance improvements across your division
- Managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying operational efficiencies
- Ensuring statutory, regulatory and health & safety compliance with accurate documentation and reporting
- Acting as a key escalation point for incidents while contributing to risk management, sustainability and business continuity plans
What you’ll bring to the team as a Maintenance Manager:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering – this is essential, please only apply if you are fully qualified in either electrical or mechanical maintenance
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Previous experience managing large teams of maintenance engineers across multi-site commercial environments – large complex public sector buildings would be ideal
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. If you’re ready to step into the Maintenance Manager role and make a meaningful contribution within a world-class institution, apply now. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.
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Join a prestigious Russell Group University as a Maintenance Manager and be part of a vibrant work culture that values innovation and excellence. With 30 days of annual leave, enhanced pension schemes, and comprehensive professional development opportunities, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to the maintenance of historic yet cutting-edge facilities in the heart of London. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and fosters growth, making it an exceptional place to advance your career.
