The Manchester Metropolitan University
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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About The Team Or Project
We are a dynamic mechanical operations and planned maintenance team consisting of eight staff, including six mechanical engineers, a supervisor and a Mechanical Maintenance Manager, working under the Estates Operations banner alongside the Electrical and Fabric teams. We operate across a campus estate of approximately 44 buildings, including residential properties and the sports complex at Platt Lane.
The three Estates Operations teams, each with specific technical expertise and areas of responsibility, are as follows:
- Building Fabric Team: Roofs, windows, joinery, locksmith services and plumbing
- Electrical Team: Lighting, low voltage power supplies and emergency power generation
In addition to the above, external contractors are also managed for selected services including grounds maintenance.
About The Role
The post holder will work as part of the Mechanical Maintenance team, responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of a wide range of mechanical plant, equipment and systems across the University, under the direction of the Mechanical Maintenance Manager and/or delegated Supervisors. The role supports the ongoing operational status of the University's buildings to ensure delivery of core business functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance tasks as directed by the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, or via the Estates maintenance management system (PLANON).
- Updating task progress through the mobile workflow system (PLANON), ensuring work tickets are accurately completed and closed in a timely manner.
- Proactively identifying and reporting defects when moving between tasks and buildings.
- Close communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and EFCD Helpdesk regarding workload status and any issues that may affect completion within SLA timescales.
- Promoting good health and safety practice, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and identifying and reporting hazards or emergencies within working areas.
- Compliance with University statutory policies, including reading and following relevant risk assessments and supporting the need for risk assessment where appropriate.
- Undertaking routine checks of buildings, services, plant and equipment to ensure they remain safe and fit for purpose, with defects reported promptly to maintain safety and customer satisfaction.
- Using personal protective equipment, tools and systems appropriately, maintaining them in good condition, and storing them correctly when not in use.
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The role is campus-based, working Monday to Friday, 8.45am–4.30pm, reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager.
About The Candidate
We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals with mechanical engineering experience in a busy site-based environment, or transferable skills gained from other mechanical sectors.
Essential qualities include:
- Strong communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively with management, staff and students on a daily basis.
- Confidence in managing workload while supporting team members across all areas of work.
- A commitment to continuous improvement of business processes and a strong team-focused ethos.
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To Apply
If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and submit a CV demonstrating your suitability for the role.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
Documents
- 001653.2 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.pdf (70.72 KB)
- Candidate Pack 2025 (1).pdf (9.15 MB)
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