Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Manager South West Water · Operations and Field Work · St A[…]

We’re looking for an experienced and driven M&E Maintenance Manager to lead a team of mechanical and electrical technicians, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical wastewater assets.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine strong technical expertise with people management to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient operational performance. You’ll play a key role in maintaining asset resilience, responding to complex issues, and driving continuous improvement across maintenance activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and develop a team of M&E technicians, providing technical guidance and day‑to‑day direction
• Ensure the availability, serviceability, and compliance of operational assets
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities, balancing reactive and planned work
• Respond to operational incidents, diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors, and suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance standards, processes, and efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards, including risk assessments and permits
• Manage budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) and support effective decision‑making and escalation where needed
• Support and develop team members through performance management and development plans

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

• Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• Recognised management qualification
• Experience leading teams within an engineering or process‑based environment
• Strong background in maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical assets
• Ideally experience within water, wastewater, or a similar industrial environment

NEBOSH and CompEx qualifications are desirable

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical understanding of M&E systems and maintenance principles
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices
• Confident using IT systems and MS Office

What’s in it for you?

• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Competitive contributory pension
• Share‑save scheme
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services…and more!

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