Total 10 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE

As the Bowes Museum enters an exciting period of change, investment and transformation, we are seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join our team at one of the North’s foremost museums. The role will manage all aspects of maintaining and caring for the fabric of the Grade 1 listed building and Grade 2 listed parkland. As well as planning and delivering cyclical maintenance regimes, managing reactive repairs and supporting capital projects, the role will also lead the museums Fire Management and Security processes and strategies.

Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
Salary: £12.39 p/h
Contract type: Permanent and Fixed Term contracts available
Working hours: Full time, seasonal hours

About the role

Supervising your team, you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning and flower bed maintenance for clients across the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!

Requirements

• Prior experience in a supervisory capacity with a can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset


• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Willingness to learn and work well in a team


• A full valid UK driving licence. B+E, PA1 and PA6 licences are an advantage but not essential

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.


• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.


• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.


• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship opportunities


• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role.


• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.


• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.


• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.


• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.


• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.


• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.


• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.


• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.


• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.


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Location: Belfast, BT2 7ES
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

Serco are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to support Invest NI in Belfast.

This role will see you ensure that the full range of Maintenance Services are provided to support the smooth running of the site, undertake Responsible Person and Authorised Person duties for all disciplines within professional competency, conduct competence assessments for the purposes of appointing 'Competent Persons' and issue standing instructions, and provide specialist engineering maintenance expertise across the Invest NI Belfast Building Services.

You will also lead on the delivery of Change and Lifecycle works, supervise, and manage specialist consultants and contractors, consult with Building Contractors around construction, access, snags, and latent defects, maintain audit regimes, accurately price Variations Minor New Works and Lifecycle works, and deliver project work.

Working with the Contract Manager, you will set, agree, and manage annual budgets and chair and attend relevant meetings.


What You Need to Do the Job

Primarily, you should be an experienced Maintenance Manager, with a strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems (e.g., lifts, boiler plant, air handling/conditioning, fire alarm systems, communication systems, etc).

As a minimum, the role requires applicants to hold HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline, the ability to hold Authorised Person responsibilities and be commercially astute with an ability to deliver against contractual KPI requirements.

Direct line management experience is essential as well as a full driving licence.

This role will require the ability to work at height, strong negotiating skills, excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to undertake longer hours and on call commitments to meet the needs of the business.


What We Offer:


- 6% percent employer matched pension contribution
- 20 days annual leave
- Access to Serco's benefits portal, including discounts on eating out, entertainment, travel, and shopping.
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car




Location: Belfast, BT2 7ES
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

Serco are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Manager to support Invest NI in Belfast.

This role will see you ensure that the full range of Maintenance Services are provided to support the smooth running of the site, undertake Responsible Person and Authorised Person duties for all disciplines within professional competency, conduct competence assessments for the purposes of appointing 'Competent Persons' and issue standing instructions, and provide specialist engineering maintenance expertise across the Invest NI Belfast Building Services.

You will also lead on the delivery of Change and Lifecycle works, supervise, and manage specialist consultants and contractors, consult with Building Contractors around construction, access, snags, and latent defects, maintain audit regimes, accurately price Variations Minor New Works and Lifecycle works, and deliver project work.

Working with the Contract Manager, you will set, agree, and manage annual budgets and chair and attend relevant meetings.


What You Need to Do the Job

Primarily, you should be an experienced Maintenance Manager, with a strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems (e.g., lifts, boiler plant, air handling/conditioning, fire alarm systems, communication systems, etc).

As a minimum, the role requires applicants to hold HNC/HND level in an engineering discipline, the ability to hold Authorised Person responsibilities and be commercially astute with an ability to deliver against contractual KPI requirements.

Direct line management experience is essential as well as a full driving licence.

This role will require the ability to work at height, strong negotiating skills, excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to undertake longer hours and on call commitments to meet the needs of the business.


What We Offer:


- 6% percent employer matched pension contribution
- 20 days annual leave
- Access to Serco's benefits portal, including discounts on eating out, entertainment, travel, and shopping.
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car

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Grounds Maintenance Operative + Grounds Maintenance Team Leader

Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland

Salary: From £11,44 per hour (Operative) up to £12.39 per hour (Team Leader)

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

About the role

Supervising your team, you will be responsible for a range of activities from grass cutting, strimming, hedge pruning and flower bed maintenance for clients across the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your current career, be trained to a high standard and challenge yourself in an encouraging and friendly environment!


Requirements

• Prior experience in Grounds Maintenance. Team Leader Role: Previous experience as a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
• Can-do attitude and safety-conscious mindset
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to learn and work well in a team
• A full valid UK driving licence. B+E,
• PA1 and PA6 licences are an advantage but not essential

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

* Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
* Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
* Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
* Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

* Apprenticeship opportunities
* Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role.
* Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
* Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
* Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
* Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
* Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
* Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
* Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
* Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
* Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

#GW

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Electrical Maintenance Engineering Manager

Location: Ireland

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Qualifications:

• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing the electrical maintenance function within a business.

Role Overview: The Electrical Maintenance Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and managing the engineering team, ensuring the effective deployment of resources to handle machine breakdowns promptly while also overseeing planned maintenance activities and addressing emergent issues. This role requires close coordination with both engineering and operational management to ensure resource allocation is optimized, line availability is maintained, and schedules are met.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health & Safety:

   • Contribute to the development and implementation of an Engineering Health & Safety management system.
   • Audit the application of engineering standards by both in-house staff and external contractors.
   • Promote and enforce safe working practices, challenging non-compliance and supporting risk assessments and task observations.

2. Planned Maintenance & Breakdowns:

   • Oversee the electrical engineering resources to maintain, repair, and develop processing machinery and ancillary equipment in a safe and efficient manner to maximize uptime at optimal cost.
   • Work with PLC systems including Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley.
   • Handle AC/DC motors, converters, and inverters, and read schematics.
   • Monitor departmental performance against business goals, implementing corrective actions to meet annual targets.
   • Ensure detailed process documentation is maintained within the electrical maintenance system and appropriate records are kept to demonstrate compliance.
   • Ensure all legal, statutory, and policy inspections are completed across the facility.
   • Manage the procurement of replacement parts and ensure spares are adequately stocked through the Pirana stock control system to minimize downtime.

3. Training & Resource Development:

   • Ensure that engineers receive the necessary training for their roles, including policy documents and safe working procedures.
   • Identify and address skill development needs, succession planning, and compliance with business policies.

4. Continuous Improvement:

   • Support the Trio teams in planning and delivering engineering development projects aimed at improving plant operational performance and asset integrity.

5. Management:

   • Maintain and communicate key performance indicators within the engineering function and the broader business as appropriate.
   • Manage the engineering resources to ensure adequate coverage for production shifts and the achievement of business objectives.

Vision & Context: The primary challenge of this role is to manage the engineering resources across the facility while remaining an active, hands-on leader. By developing your team and coordinating with the broader engineering function, you will work to minimize process breakdowns through effective planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of process facilities, materials/products, customer quality requirements, and performance targets.
• Familiarity with business systems such as PIRANA, STRATIX, and SAP.
• Expertise in Contractor Control Processes and legislative standards (PUWER, LOLER, etc.).
• Proficiency in continuous improvement techniques and planned maintenance strategies.

Skills:

• A university degree or completed apprenticeship in an appropriate engineering discipline (NVQ Level 3).
• Strong knowledge of statistical and problem-solving techniques.
• Computer literacy with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement techniques effectively.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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This job is being advertised on behalf of Halo Recruit , Challenge TRG Ltd, who operates as a Recruitment Business.
We are currently recruiting for role based in Hartlepool, on behalf of one of our recycling clients.

Job Role: Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

To provide efficient and effective preventative maintenance and breakdown cover in Hartlepool site looking after and maintaining machinery and ancillaries. To ensure machinery breakdowns and repairs are controlled in a timely manner and at minimum cost to production. To work off own initiative and prioritise the workload for the maintenance team of 5. It is essential to be able to communicate effectively and understand written and verbal communication.

DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all Health and Safety, Environmental and Housekeeping standards and requirements are adhered too at all times. Ensuring you always work in a safe manner, following company policies and procedures and any breaches are reported to your line manager or any member of the management team immediately.
• To be committed to and champion a strong SHEQ culture on site. Safeguarding that staff are competent, adequately trained and supported to enable them to carry out their duties safely.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment in order to comply with procedures in line with ISO 9001 & 14001 regulations
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, Risk Management and any other relevant legislation and company policies.
• Ensure weekly fire alarm tests are carried out and assist with the evacuation procedure.
• Compile, plan and execute a complete TPM plan for both sites using predominantly in house staff.
• Utilise and train both Engineers and Operatives for TPM requirements where appropriate.
• To prioritise maintenance engineering duties as required on a daily basis or as directed by the Operations manager.
• Track, analyse and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilisation, maintenance cost, PM compliance, mandatory schedule compliance including but not limited to LOLER, Pressure Vessels including steam, PUWER, Access platforms or any other items assigned by the senior Management.
• Record, monitor and analys all breakdowns by implementing KPI's for each area of the equipment and ensure the underlying root causes are actioned and improvements are implemented in the agreed timescale.
• Develop a continuous improvement philosophy within the maintenance team, being a champion in implementing and sustaining lean principles such as TPM, 5S and Poke Yoke.
• Supervise and manage all plant maintenance personnel's performance KPI's and objectives and development along with close management of T&A issues, holidays and any breaches in discipline.
• To assist the maintenance engineering team when and where required filling in for holidays and assisting on TPM's or breakdowns to ensure all Operations objectives and commercial commitments are met.
• Manage facilities and utility records.
• Manage contractors and costs in line with company policy.
• Manage projects and task with the cooperation of relevant teams and managers.
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance engineers.
• Monitor operations of plant equipment and systems and make observations.

Essential experience & background:

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with Electrical bias.
• 17th edition qualified or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Effective Communicator at all levels
• Experience of using Ladders / Scaffolding / MEWP
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated and driven to achieve set targets
• Experience working with or setting up TPM schedules

Licences/qualifications: IOSH Managing Safely, LEAN Six Sigma green belt, Forklift CB truck License & IPAF license would also be desirable.

This is is a very hands on role, however there is real potential for this to be a move into a more management focused role over time. Perm role ( 12 weeks)

Halo Recruit is a trading name of Challenge-trg Recruitment who are acting as an employment business for the purposes of this role

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Pay: £20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 55 per week

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Job Title: Estates Maintenance Manager (Mechanical Building Services)

Department Estates and Facilities Directorate

Estates Operations

Grade: Grade 7

Salary range:  £37,099-£44,263

Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours)

Permanent

Evenings and weekend working, as business needs

There may be a requirement to participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, relevant to area of work

Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business needs, after an initial training/induction period)

Closing date: Sunday 23rd June 2024

The Role and Department

As Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Building Services), you will be responsible for providing a highly effective, efficient and customer focused mechanical building services engineering maintenance and minor works service to the University. You will be part of the Estates Operations, Engineering Maintenance Team, and will report to the Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

You will be responsible for managing maintenance programmes including compliance assurance and statutory inspection of Mechanical building services assets across the University's estate as will be responsible for undertaking planned and reactive maintenance identified within the various maintenance programmes.

 

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Please see our brochure for this role, HERE.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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About the Role

Base Location: Belfast (BT23 6BL)

Salary: £40,500 - £42,500 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

What is the Role?

As our Building and Maintenance Manager, you will:

- be the key contact for all building related works, both for private and social housing clients

- take responsibility for the surveying function and the line management of the building maintenance team and subcontract labour

- provide technical support and management of both subcontractors and in-house resources for delivery of projects

- work with the H&S and Quality Manager to deliver Health and Safety and Quality audits in line with quality management system accreditations

- liaise with the Operations Manager in regard to client handovers, and consultants in regard to final accounts and compensation events

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- a proven track record as a graduate, qualified tradesperson, surveyor or foreman, ideally with commercial experience

- good working knowledge of CDM H&S Regulations

- experience of working with NEC contracts

- good working knowledge of NHMF Schedule of Rates

- experience of managing subcontractors and directly employed colleagues

About our Business

SSE is a multinational energy company listed on the FTSE 100, with a vision "to be a leading energy company in a net zero world". Were investing £24bn+ by the end of the decade to help deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme.

Part of SSE Plc, Energy Customer Solutions is the Customer facing division - providing energy and low carbon solutions to over 1.3million customers. We have a strong market position with great customer relationships and expert customer teams working in Belfast, Cardiff, Dublin, Perth, and Reading. ​​Energy Customer Solutions is made up of 2 external brands; we operate under the brands SSE Airtricity (Ireland) & SSE Energy Solutions (GB).

SSE Airtricity is Ireland's second largest and fastest growing energy provider, supplying around 800,000 domestic and commercial gas, electricity and home energy services customers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Around 40% of the electricity SSE Airtricity supplies to its customers on an island basis is generated from renewable sources - the greenest energy supply of any provider on the island and over three times the average on an all-island basis.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and were a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Help us power change.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement (including public holidays), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more. View our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and we'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on or 01738 340826.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Job Title: Estates and Facilities Relationship Manager

Department: Estates and Facilities Directorate

Accommodation and Commercial Services

Grade: Grade 7

Salary range: £37,099-£44,263

Working arrangements: Full time (nominal 35 hours)

Permanent

Evenings and weekend working, as business needs

Participation in out of hours on-call rota

Hybrid working (minimum of two days per week onsite, depending on business need, following the initial induction/ training period, which will be full time onsite)

Closing date: Sunday 7th April 2024

The Role and Department

As Estates and Facilities Relationship Manager, you will be the first point of contact, within your given area, for stakeholders and colleagues to report concerns or issues; ensuring the Estates and Facilities Directorate consistently delivers exceptional services, to meet the operational needs of the University.

You will also be responsible for operational contract management with private student accommodation providers and other third party service providers; ensuring all operational and statutory obligations are fulfilled according to agreed timeframes.

The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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To project manage and lead the delivery of the Disabled Facilities Grant projects from inception to competition, managing and leading on both the strategic development and operational delivery of Merthyr Tydfil’s DFG service.. This will be a standalone service sitting within the property services area.

To act as lead officer for the delivery of the disabled facilities grants (within the Property Services team), liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the design and build phase is managed in line with the required budget, programme and strategy.

To ensure the DFG Service provides the overall project management, organisational capability, capacity and stakeholder engagement that is required to successfully deliver the objectives and outcomes required on construction projects.

To act as Project Manager on individual projects, providing advice on specifications, costs and programme. Also meeting with and providing update reports to stakeholders, senior officers and councillors.

Acting as decision maker for all DFG service from type and scale of works, assessing practicability of adaptations, budgetary responsibility, client and wider contact with members, WG, and other stakeholders.

Attending meetings and other events as required.

For further information please contact Chris Jones on 01685 725000.

All new applicants are required to complete a 10 hour online Welsh Work Course. You will need to complete parts 1 and 2 of the course and must be able to evidence this prior to starting work with the Authority. For further information on how to complete this course please visit: https://learnwelsh.cymru/

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 10.01.2024 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.