About the team or project

We are a dynamic Mechanical Operations and Planned Maintenance team consisting of eight staff: six mechanical engineers, a supervisor, and a Mechanical Maintenance Manager. The team operates under the Estates Operations banner and works closely alongside the Electrical and Building Fabric teams across the University campus estate.

The estate comprises approximately 44 buildings, including residential properties and the sports complex at Platt Lane.

The three Estates Operations teams, each with specific technical expertise and areas of responsibility, are as follows:

Building Fabric Team: roofs, windows, joinery, locksmith services, and plumbing
Electrical Team: lighting, low-voltage power supplies, and emergency power generation

In addition to the above, Estates Operations also manages external contractors for certain services, including grounds maintenance.

About the role

The post holder will work alongside the Mechanical Maintenance team and will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of a wide range of mechanical plant, equipment, and systems across the University. This will be under the direction of the Maintenance Manager (Mechanical) and/or a delegated Supervisor, ensuring that University buildings remain operational to support the delivery of core business functions.

Key responsibilities include carrying out reactive, planned, and cyclical maintenance works as directed by the Maintenance Manager (Mechanical), Maintenance Supervisor(s), or via the maintenance management system (PLANON). The post holder will update and report task progress through the mobile workflow system (PLANON), ensuring work tickets are fully completed and closed promptly, while proactively identifying and reporting defects when moving between tasks or buildings. You will update the Maintenance Supervisor or EFCD Helpdesk on current workload and communicate any issues that may impact task completion within agreed SLAs.

The role also involves promoting good health and safety practices and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping, including recognising and reporting hazards or emergencies. You will comply with the University's statutory compliance policies, adhere to relevant risk assessments, and undertake basic checks to ensure that buildings, services, plant, and equipment are fit for purpose, reporting defects to the line manager as required. The post holder will use personal protective equipment, tools, power tools, access equipment, and testing equipment safely, ensuring all items are maintained and stored correctly.

This is a campus-based role, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-4.30pm, reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager.

About the candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive candidates with mechanical engineering experience, ideally gained within a busy, site-based environment. Applicants should be able to demonstrate transferable skills from other mechanical sectors.

You will have strong communication skills and be comfortable engaging with management, staff, and students on a daily basis. You will be able to manage your own workload effectively and work collaboratively to support other members of the Mechanical Maintenance team.

We are seeking candidates who are keen to support the continuous monitoring and improvement of business processes and who contribute positively to a strong, team-focused ethos.

To apply

If you would like to apply, please review the essential criteria outlined in the job description and submit a CV that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.