Mechanical Maintenance Manager

University of the West of Scotland – Estates Solutions

Paisley Campus

Full time: 35 hours per week

Permanent

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and maintenance of mechanical systems within the buildings of the University Estates portfolio (including HVAC, boilers, pumps, water, and related infrastructure) across multiple campuses.

The post holder will line manage a team of multi-campus mechanical support staff, assist in assessing training needs within the mechanical section, and ensure that all work conducted by direct or contract labour complies with applicable health and safety requirements. This includes monitoring and reviewing existing health and safety procedures, preparing risk assessments and method statements, and issuing and managing appropriate permits to work.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of the University’s strategic objectives and goals, including net-zero 2040.

The successful candidate should have the following: 

• An appropriate HND or degree level qualification in building services/ mechanical engineering or equivalent extensive experience
• Demonstrable practical certification in building mechanical subjects
• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations related to buildings, Mechanical Engineering Services and Health & Safety.
• Substantial professional management/ supervising in working in a property / estate’s environment
• Evident experience of mechanical systems in buildings with respect to design, commissioning, operation, maintenance and performance
• Proven experience and implementing a proactive planned maintenance and reactive maintenance including SOPs, KPIs
• Experience of working in a similar role including managing and leading direct labour and specialist contractors on maintenance, defect repairs and minor projects in a 24/7 building/ estates environment
• Demonstrable experience of budget management and expenditure tracking.
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software
• Experience in relevant regulatory framework and health and safety regulations applicable to the post including but not limited to Asbestos, Legionella, Electrical Safety, LOLER, Gas Safety, PUWER and CDM
• Proven work experience of having worked within the building services sector, undertaking mechanical installation and maintenance works 

About Us

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes: 

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme  
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Thursday 31^st July 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

You can find out more about how the University uses your personal data as part of the recruitment process by looking at the UWS HR Applicant Privacy Notice at www.uws.ac.uk

UWS are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520

JDPS - REQ000300 - Mechanical Services Manager.pdf