Zonal Maintenance Manager (First Response)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

Do you have experience of working successfully in a complex facilities management environment? Are you able to build and develop an effective team to maintain the off campus facilities?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.  

You will be responsible for the day-to-day technical leadership of a small team of trade staff, acting as a key customer contact for a large diverse portfolio of the University’s buildings. You will also be responsible for the management of specialist contractors. You will lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works, delivering compliance and ensuring that the highest standards of quality are met. 

You will be experienced in working with and through others to achieve high quality standards of maintenance within a large or complex environment. You will have the ability to work pragmatically to ensure that planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered on time, cost and quality. 

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

And much more!   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:    

Tim P. Kellett - Senior Maintenance Manager (Building Fabric and Reactive). 

Tel: +44 (0) 771235655.

Email: t.p.kellett@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Facilities Directorate

School/Institute: Estates

Section: Maintenance & Operations

Category: Professional & Managerial

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