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Maintenance/Mechanical Manager in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Sheffield
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Interim Maintenance / Mechanical Manager (Minimum 3+ months)

We are looking for an experienced interim Maintenance / Mechanical Manager to oversee reactive and planned maintenance works across a large campus of over 160 buildings. The role will be temporary (initial 3 months) and report directly to the Head of Maintenance.


Responsibilities

  • Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical and mechanical engineering services.
  • Assist with condition surveys of buildings, ensuring inspection of plant and making recommendations for replacement, repair, and maintenance, together with estimated costs and production of reports.
  • Co‑ordinate agreed works for all aspects of mechanical maintenance for properties, ensuring comprehensive, cost‑effective installation and maintenance of outsourced engineering services.
  • Ensure inspection and testing are undertaken in compliance with statutory regulations.
  • Monitor the safe, correct, and efficient functioning of mechanical services including fume cupboards/LEV’s, gas boiler servicing, specialist gas systems, clean rooms, insurance inspections and pressure systems.
  • Project‑manage assigned mechanical minor works contracts.

Qualifications

  • Third level qualification (HNC/HND, Level 4, or Degree) in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services.
  • At least 3 years’ experience within a property management environment with the following:
  • Setting up, prioritising and managing mechanical service programmes of work.
  • Specifying and managing mechanical works for a range of term and main contracts.
  • Carrying out site inspections, preparing surveys, cost estimates and feasibility studies for mechanical projects.
  • Monitoring the work of Mechanical Engineering consultants and contractors, vetting invoices and claims for payment and performing technical vetting of their performance.

Benefits & Pay

• £17.00 – £24.00 p h (PAYE or Umbrella only)
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Temporary post covering sickness


How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please contact Laura Hawksworth (phone number removed) or click the “Apply Now” button to submit an up‑to‑date CV.


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