Maintenance Manager

Location: Milton Ernest, BedfordshireHours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm)Salary: Up to GBP27,090 + 25 days annual leave + free parkingSerco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos. We improve services by managing people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise policy makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver to the public. Serco supports governments, agencies and companies who seek a trusted partner with a solid track-record of providing assured service excellence. Our people offer operational, management and consulting expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, justice and immigration, local government, science, technology, transport and the commercial sectors.The Serco Justice and Immigration division provides essential services across our Custodial, Immigration, Escorting, Community and Housing services. Our work with national and local government involves us in the most important areas of public service.We're currently looking to recruit an Maintenance Manager to work at Yarlswod IRC.Yarlswood Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is a fully contained residential centre, housing adult women and family groups awaiting immigration clearance. We focus on decency and respect in all aspects of care for our residents, and our aim is to create an environment which supports and values diversity, integrity, trust and openness. The centre provides a range of services for our residents including: welfare, healthcare, faith and cultural provision, educational and recreational activities.3Overview of the roleThe key purpose of the Maintenance Manager is to be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of work and the allocation of tasks, the tracking of work progress, stock management, and ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance plans meet the needs of both the operational demands of the establishment as well as the contractual requirements as set by the customer.This is a critical role in the delivery of hard and soft FM services whose focus should be on delivering against service levels managed by Key Performance Indicators and leading a culture of supporting the needs of the operational line in a challenging environmentYou must be extremely organised and proactive in reporting and diagnosing faults on systems, equipment, buildings and fittings and plant. You will also be accountable for the supervision of a team of skilled and semi-skilled trades support staff so you will be the natural first port of call for advice and support.About youAs the successful candidate, you must be able to evidence proven experience of working within a building services environment and proven ability to carry out either electrical or mechanical services. Also, you must have experience of managing workflow and supervising work to achieve desired outcomes in terms of quality and productivityIt would stand you in good stead if you were able to evidence experience of managing a diverse teams of qualified, skilled and semi-skilled staff.Due to the nature of this role, it is essential for you to hold a relevant mechanical or electrical (17th edition) , air conditioning (HVAC including COCN1, ICPN1 TCP1, CDGA1, CIGA1, BMP1) and HABC L3 award in the Control of Legionella qualifications.It would be advantageous, if you've had experience of using CAFM or a similar system (although training will be provided).Your naturally strong verbal communication skills will be fully utilised in this role, as you'll be required to deputise for the Facilities Manager so you'll need to be confident and be able to liaise with people at different levels.What's in it for you?You can expect a salary of GBP27.090 together with 25 days annual leave, free parking, company pension scheme and access to voluntary benefit options including; child care vouchers, share save scheme, life assurance, and many more designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. In addition, due to the nature of this position you will be required to be on call evenings and weekends (1 in 7) to ensure that all emergency situations are covered. You will received an additional allowance for this.If you share our values and wish to be part of a busy facilities team, then we'd welcome your application.What we hope you will do next:If you think you meet our requirements go to our complete our short application process and submit a covering letter together with a CV in one document. Please ensure that your covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the skills, qualities and experience requirements of the role. Also, detailing your current salary and expected package details.Specific RequirementsThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Serco is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Serco Recruitment Team on as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application should the closing date of the advertisement be brought forward.