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Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing and Heating)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Cambridge Full-time GBP 48,000 – 51,000
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Mechanical Supervisor (Plumbing & Heating)

Cambridgeshire | Site-Based

£48,000 - £51,000 + Up to 8% Pension + Private Healthcare + Dental Care + Cycle Scheme + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical Services Engineer or Plumbing Supervisor with a background in commercial building services, estates maintenance, or complex site operations?

Do you want to lead a skilled in-house engineering team within a prestigious and historically significant estate environment, supporting critical infrastructure and modernisation projects?

This organisation is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a large and diverse property portfolio, including heritage buildings, residential accommodation, commercial facilities and operational infrastructure. With a strong focus on safety, compliance and sustainability, they are investing in the long-term performance and efficiency of their estate services.

In this role, you will supervise and support an in-house team responsible for mechanical, plumbing and gas services across the estate. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensure statutory compliance, manage contractors and contribute to ongoing improvements in maintenance systems, operational standards and energy efficiency initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge across mechanical and plumbing systems, previous supervisory experience, and a proactive approach to health & safety, compliance and team leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure organisation offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and the chance to work within a unique and high-profile environment.

The Role:

*Supervising and coordinating day-to-day activities of an in-house plumbing and mechanical services team
*Managing planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across a complex estate
*Supporting maintenance and operation of heating, cooling, drainage, ventilation and water systems
*Overseeing contractor performance, quality assurance and compliance standards
*Supporting management of BMS systems and contributing to mechanical project delivery
*Ensuring compliance with water hygiene, gas safety and safe systems of work
*Supporting out-of-hours service delivery through participation in a rota system
*Contributing to sustainability initiatives focused on reducing energy usage and carbon impact
*Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineering staff

The Person:

*Experience supervising mechanical or plumbing maintenance teams within commercial, industrial, estates or facilities environments
*Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, plumbing and gas systems
*Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance activities
*Understanding of water hygiene, gas safety and statutory compliance requirements
*Experience working with contractors and managing quality standards
*Knowledge of BMS systems and mechanical infrastructure maintenance
*Relevant mechanical or plumbing qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
*Gas Safe qualifications desirable
*Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills

Reference Number: BBBH274725

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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