Deputy Maintenance Manager MEP - University College Birmingham : Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Maintenance Manager (MEP)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608 - £37,694 per annum - SS5

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

UCB are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Estates and Facilities team as a Deputy Maintenance Manager (MEP)

In this role, you will support the Maintenance Manager by leading the University's maintenance operations, ensuring that work is carried out to the highest standards. You will supervise the work of Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices while also taking a hands-on approach to maintenance tasks across the University's sites. Your role will include conducting regular inspections, supervising external contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance in all activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership abilities, have experience in M&E services, and a commitment to upholding professional standards. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical skills who is also keen to mentor and guide a team while contributing to the growth of the University's facilities.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 31st August 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Facilities Operations Manager, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Property & Maintenance Coordinator, Facility Services Manager, and Infrastructure Maintenance Lead may also be considered.