University Maintenance Manager; Electrical

Overview

Maintenance Manager (Electrical) £45,000 - £50,000 OTE

15% Employer Pension (USS)
• Up to 42 Days' Holiday
• 35-Hour Week
• On-Call Allowance

In-House University Role | Monday-Friday | Outstanding Benefits

Maintenance Manager (Electrical) looking for real work-life balance and market leading company benefits?

This is a rare in-house leadership role within a large, diverse university estate - offering long-term stability, exceptional benefits and a genuinely supportive working environment.

With a 35-hour week, industry-leading pension and huge holiday allowance, this role is designed for managers who want career longevity, balance and respect - not burnout.

• Lead an in-house electrical maintenance team
• Oversee planned & reactive maintenance delivery
• Drive H&S compliance, audits and standards
• Deliver toolbox talks and support engineer development
• Manage PPM schedules and reactive priorities
• Act as senior technical point of contact
• Office-based leadership with site presence as required

• Qualified electrical background
• Experience managing or supervising maintenance teams
• Confident leading people and driving performance
• Strong communicator with a supportive leadership style
• Comfortable in a professional stakeholder environment

• Work-Life Balance
  • 35-hour working week
  • Monday-Friday only
  • No constant call-outs or unsociable hours
• Holiday
  • 32 days standard
  • Buy up to 10 extra (up to 42 total)
• Enhanced Earnings
  • £3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)
  • Duty Holder / AP uplifts
• Outstanding Pension
  • 15% employer contribution (USS)
  • Total contribution over 20%
• Stability & Development
  • Fully in-house team
  • Funded training & qualifications
  • Long-term leadership progression

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