1. Mechanical Services Manager - Coventry
2. Facilities Management/Estates/Maintenance
About Our Client
This is an opportunity to join a well-established not-for-profit organisation in Coventry. The organisation is committed to delivering excellent services and maintaining a high standard of operational efficiency within its facilities management department.
Job Description
3. Lead the mechanical services team and contractors to deliver compliant, high‑quality planned and reactive maintenance across all campuses.
4. Assess mechanical issues, allocate appropriate resources and ensure safe, timely, value‑for‑money repairs.
5. Maintain strong customer relationships, providing clear updates and driving a proactive, planned‑first approach.
6. Manage team performance, workloads, rotas and development, ensuring 24/7 service continuity and high standards of H&S.
7. Monitor KPIs, compliance tasks and contractor performance, driving continuous improvement and right‑first‑time delivery.
8. Oversee planned maintenance programmes, minimise disruption and ensure safe working practices and robust RAMS.
9. Provide quotations, designs and minor works support, ensuring best value and effective delivery.
10. Manage stock, authorise purchases and act as a visible Estates contact across campus.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications
11. HND/HNC in Building Services or Hard FM (or equivalent experience).
12. Degree in Building Services/Hard FM desirable.
Experience
13. Strong background managing mobile maintenance teams and high‑volume reactive works.
14. Experience coordinating specialist contractors (HVAC, pressure systems, LEV, water safety, drainage etc.).
15. Solid understanding of H&S, including writing RAMS and managing safe systems of work.
16. Proven ability to deliver value‑for‑money services, manage budgets and drive efficiencies.
17. Broad technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical and building fabric maintenance.
18. Confident using FM systems, finance tools and general IT applications.
19. Experience working in complex or multi‑site environments is an advantage.
Skills & Behaviours
20. Analytical, detail‑focused and calm under pressure.
21. Strong problem‑solver with a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset.
22. Excellent communication and customer service skills, able to engage at all levels.
23. Effective leader who motivates teams and drives high performance.
24. Innovative, practical thinker with a continuous improvement approach.
Other Requirements
25. Full driving licence and willingness to travel to remote campuses (occasional overnight stays).
26. Physically fit and able to work at height.
27. Willing to participate in callout rota and occasional weekend/open‑day cover.
What's on Offer
28. Permanent position based in Coventry.
29. Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £59000
30. Benefits package to be confirmed.
31. Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector.
32. Supportive working environment with a focus on professional growth.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Mechanical Services Manager within the facilities management department, apply today!