Estates Maintenance Manager (Public Sector)

Job Description

Estates Maintenance Manager (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Estates Maintenance Manager for 6 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Newry site.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil a requirement to:

  • To carry out all duties and have responsibility for the operational maintenance services using the services of the Maintenance Team and TSSC Contractor & Specialist Service Contractors.
  • To provide maintenance service using craft and semi - skilled trade support within the designated estate having regard to the approved budget.
  • To assume responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Maintenance Team and deputise in the absence of the Maintenance Team Leader to manage trades staff daily workload through the Estates Helpdesk.
  • To have line management responsibility for the Maintenance Team, this responsibility includes all Human Resource responsibilities e.g. grievance, allocation of workload, management of sickness, occupational health referrals and absenteeism, turnover etc.
  • To ensure the craft and trade skills necessary to carry out the operations and maintenance activities required are available from within the Maintenance Team and carry out training to staff e.g. Toolbox Talks, E-Learning and ensure training records are maintained centrally.
  • To operate the Labour Management System (Backtraq/Micad/ZetaSafe) to ensure efficient planning of staff and efficient use of resources.
  • To set performance targets for the Maintenance Team and to monitor their progress towards reaching those targets and ensure PPM'S are reviewed and continually monitored.



Requirements

  • Degree in a Mechanical Engineering or Building Services discipline

Plus

  • 2 years' working on building services systems e.g. plumbing & ventilation, including demonstration of experience of managing a multi-disciplined maintenance team.

OR

  • HND/HNC (or equivalent) in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services discipline.


Plus

  • Plus 3 years' working on building services systems e.g. plumbing & ventilation, including demonstration of experience of managing a multi-disciplined maintenance team.

  • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment



Remuneration
c£37,338 per annum, plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Newry or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.