Job Description

Reading £400 per day (Inside IR35) 6-month contract

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Manager to lead the delivery of housing repairs and maintenance services across gas, plumbing, and electrical workstreams within a busy local authority environment.

Based in Reading, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing both in-house teams and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery across reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and external contracts.

The Role

You will act as a key operational lead, driving performance against KPIs, embedding a strong customer-focused culture, and ensuring full compliance with health & safety and building legislation. Mechanical anager (1) Word

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing gas, plumbing, and electrical services delivery
• Overseeing reactive repairs and planned maintenance programmes
• Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
• Driving continuous service improvement and transformation
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, and regulatory standards
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain performance
• Leading and developing teams including supervisors and operatives
• Handling complex complaints, enquiries, and stakeholder engagement
• Using performance data and KPIs to improve operational outcomes Mechanical anager (1) Word

About You

We are looking for a technically qualified M&E professional with strong leadership experience in a housing or building services environment.

You will have:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services
• Proven experience managing repairs & maintenance services
• Strong background leading large teams and subcontractors
• Experience managing budgets and driving KPI performance
• Solid understanding of housing legislation and compliance
• Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive £400 per day rate
• High-profile leadership role within a local authority
• Opportunity to drive real service improvement
• Work within a customer-focused, forward-thinking organisation

If you're an experienced M&E leader ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now