Mechanical Manager

Mechanical Manager

Edinburgh

£55,000

Brief

Mechanical Manager needed for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Edinburgh who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Mechanical Manager that takes pride in their work.

You will be responsible in leading the mechanical service delivery of Ventilation including Local Exhaust Ventilation, Fire Dampers & Motorised Fire & Smoke Dampers, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Chiller Plant, Water, MTHW, LTHW Boiler and Generator Services. and all associated equipment throughout the site.

The successful candidate would need to have an apprenticeship in HVAC systems or comparable training, experience and a working knowledge of these systems.

As well as this you will have to have demonstratable experience in a previous management or supervisor position as this role requires managing a team of 26 staff.

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• 25 day's holidays
• Variable annual bonus based 5%
• Private medical care
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Mechanical Manager will include:

• Lead and manage planned and reactive maintenance across all mechanical systems, meeting strict SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.
• Oversee Health & Safety for the mechanical team and service partners; deliver Toolbox Talks and ongoing updates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalations and mechanical technical issues.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory standards, including relevant Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTMs).
• Support HR processes, team development, and performance management within your team.
• Provide technical input on projects and contribute to asset lifecycle planning.
• Produce internal and external management reports with data-driven insights.
• Mentor and develop the Mechanical team, driving best-practice standards and a collaborative team culture.

What experience you need to be the successful Mechanical Manager:

• An apprenticeship in HVAC systems or comparable training, experience and a working knowledge of these systems is essential.
• A relevant formal Technical & Management Qualification
• Demonstratable experience in a previous management or supervisor position
• Previous experience within a Healthcare Environment would be greatly advantageous
• Holds or has held a relevant Appointed Persons Status. This position requires the holder to obtain AP (Vent)
• Working Knowledge of the appropriate Standards including Scottish Health Technical Memorandums
• City & Guilds 2079 would be advantageous
• Experience in Fire Damper Testing
• Membership of an appropriate governing body or Institute, i.e. IHEEM
• A relevant Health & Safety Qualification, i.e IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, CDM, SMSTS.
• Successful postholder must be able to obtain and maintain a Disclosure Scotland as a Basic Level.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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