Reactive Maintenance Manager Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

The University of Reading’s unique “University within a Park” setting, which spans three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road, with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape), is an inspiring place to work.

With such a diverse portfolio, the Estates Team at Reading never has a dull day. In addition to managing and maintaining the University’s academic teaching and research buildings, we look after a large collection of Champion Trees, an expansive lake, and the university SportsPark.

We are looking for a determined, forceful, yet diplomatic individual to join our team here at the University of Reading, mostly overseeing maintenance at the Greenlands Campus. Using prior knowledge and expertise, the post holder will provide the University with an effective and timely customer-focused, professional, and efficient service in accordance with its needs, aims, objectives, and Service Level Agreements.

You will be able to manage the department’s competing needs in order to provide a 5 star service while remaining aware of a clear maintenance remit and budget constraints. You will be an independent thinker, aware, an outstanding coordinator of people, and have exceptional communication abilities.

Please apply through the Jobtrain website and clearly illustrate how you satisfy the main hiring criteria.

• A suitable trade qualification, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering (the minimum need is NVQ level 3).
  Experience with planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance concerns, as well as supervising trade workers “on the tools” in a professional setting.
  Experience managing and arranging health and safety for a staff, as well as knowledge of current regulatory requirements governing building fabric and services.
  A pragmatic, independent thinker who approaches work with a problem-solving mindset, capable of thinking outside the box and seeking deliverable, effective solutions to challenges as they arise, which may include negotiation or diplomatic interactions to overcome competing needs.
  Demonstrated customer service abilities, particularly in a similar context, and grasp of what is required from a customer-facing staff
  Knowledge and experience in supervising designated specialist/framework contractors and using a dedicated software program to deliver hard/soft FM.
  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with individuals at all levels of the Campus and, if necessary, negotiate the competing needs of the stakeholder vs the larger organisation.
  When completing the application, match your qualifications, training, skills, and experience to the job description’s major recruiting requirements, providing complete details and filling out all parts.
• The University of Reading aspires to provide a fair and transparent compensation policy that ensures employees are paid a competitive pay while also being recognised and rewarded for their contributions.
• Members of staff can participate in a pension system established by the university. The University offers a variety of family-friendly initiatives, including a childcare voucher plan to assist you save money on childcare costs.
• We are strongly committed to health and well-being, and employees can take advantage of subsidised SportsPark membership, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Health Cash Plan. The University provides significant holiday rights, including public holidays and compensated closing days.

Closing date: January 12, 2025, however continuing shortlisting will occur.

Interview date: January 27th, 2025, or sooner if suitable candidate.

Informal Contact Details:

Contact Name: Guneet Bhatti

Contact Job Title: Deputy Reactive Maintenance Manager

Contact Email Address: g.k.bhatti@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Karen Brading

Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Reactive Maintenance

Alternative Contact Email Address: k.a.brading@reading.ac.uk

Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route based on the applicable SOC code for this role. Applicants who seek to consider the SWR must first guarantee that they can meet the points requirements. The UK Visas and Immigration Website provides more information about this.

The University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, endorses the Athena SWAN Charter for Gender Equality and the Race Equality Charter, and promotes LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-sharing, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are encouraged and will be considered based on business needs.