Mechanical Services Manager
Coventry | Permanent | Full Time
Salary: £40,000- £46,000 per annum (potential of flexibility depending on experience)
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (flexible to 8:00am-4:30pm)
Location: Coventry (with adhoc travel to two other sites, with no requirement to use own transport)
The Opportunity
My client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Services Manager to take ownership of mechanical maintenance across their site and a small number of remote sites. This is a varied, hands-on management role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for keeping critical mechanical services running safely, compliantly, and efficiently - from heating and ventilation to water and gas systems - while leading a small in-house team of Technicians and managing specialist contractors.
My client is open to candidates across all industries (education would be beneficial but not essential) and welcomes those who have progressed through the ranks in facilities, estates, or building services environments.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing reactive and planned mechanical maintenance across the site
Leading and coordinating an in-house team of Mechanical Technicians
Allocating work via the CAFM system (training provided)
Acting as the technical lead for mechanical issues - diagnosing problems and deciding whether work is completed in-house or escalated to contractors
Managing and reviewing contractor performance, contracts, KPIs, and renewals
Reviewing service reports and quotations, identifying what's essential vs. advisory
Working closely with the Compliance Team on statutory maintenance, audits, and remedial actions
Feeding technical input into Health & Safety, including Gas Safety and Legionella
Supporting small mechanical projects and minor adaptations
Taking a forward-looking, strategic view of asset lifecycles and future maintenance needs
Being visible - this is office-based but not desk-bound, with hands-on involvement when required
What We're Looking For
This role requires a genuine mechanical or building services background - applicants without relevant qualifications will not be considered.
Essential:
HNC / HND in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or Hard FM
Proven experience managing mechanical maintenance in a complex estate
Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation, water, and gas systems
Experience managing contractors and reviewing technical reports
Understanding of statutory compliance and H&S responsibilities
People management experience
Confident using FM / CAFM systems
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
Degree in Building Services or related discipline
Knowledge of district heating systems and SFG20
Experience in large or multi-site organisations
Planon or Agresso experience
Why Apply?
Stable, permanent role with set working hours
A genuinely varied role with both operational and strategic impact
Supportive compliance and admin teams already in place
Training provided on systems