Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Preston

Long term contract

£350/£400/day Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Manager to provide short- to medium-term support within our estates team, focusing specifically on statutory compliance, remedial repair management, and CAFM-based task oversight. This is a supplementary role to support our current team member, with a view to potentially leading on mechanical compliance and delivery.

Key Requirements:

* Strong experience in mechanical estates maintenance (not electrical - this is strictly a mechanical role).

* Demonstrable CAFM system proficiency (preferably Archibus/Concerto or similar) - must be able to manage and track statutory tasks, remedials, and contractor allocation via the system.

* Up-to-date knowledge of statutory and industry standards, including:

* SFG20

* LOLER, PUWER, HTM standards (if applicable)

* Understanding of insurance defect management and planned preventative maintenance strategies.

* Professional Membership (e.g. CIBSE or IMechE) - essential.

* Recent (within 4 years) CPD evidence required.

* Minimum qualification: HNC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.

* We are not looking for legacy-experience-only candidates (e.g. engineers who trained decades ago without maintaining knowledge or professional development).

* Must be capable of working in a university, healthcare, or complex campus environment with high compliance expectations.

This role is compliance-first, with responsibility for progressing outstanding remedial actions, supporting contractor oversight, and raising performance in statutory areas. Initial focus will be on bridging current gaps while longer-term arrangements are reviewed