Mechanical & Electrical Manager

Location: Reading.

Pay: £400 per day (Inside IR35).

Contract: 6-month.

Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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