Mechanical & Electrical Manager

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Mechanical & Electrical Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of HVAC, M&E, and Fire systems across our hospitality establishments. This role is dedicated to fostering sustainable, innovative, proactive problem-solving, and seamless collaboration between the Property project and surveying teams, repairs helpdesk, compliance and external contractors / suppliers to deliver exceptional service to our House Managers and Operational teams.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution, car or car allowance, as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

In your role as Mechanical & Electrical Manager you will...

• Manage and coordinate all reactive and proactive HVAC, M&E, and Fire repair strategies in alignment with directives from the Senior Procurement Manager, aiming to enhance efficiency, mitigate business criticality, and minimise disruptions
• Oversee the procurement, ongoing contracts and supplier relationship management of HVAC, M&E, and Fire contractors / suppliers nationwide, actively monitoring their performance and KPIs with support from the wider Property and compliance teams
• Conduct site investigations to address repetitive or inherent issues, implementing remedial works through alternative repair or planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies, including comprehensive conditional reports and costings
• Develop and uphold maintenance specifications for HVAC, M&E, and Fire systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards
• Provide seamless support and coordination with Project Managers, Regional Surveyors, Maintenance Technicians, Repairs Helpdesk, Compliance, and Pulse support teams to deliver a fully integrated repair and maintenance service
• Spearhead the creation, planning, and management of sustainable, innovative, proactive maintenance solutions to enhance service quality, minimise breakdowns, and reduce reactive costs
• Identify, trial, review, and implement environmentally friendly options across HVAC and M&E systems to reduce Greene King's carbon footprint and align with Greene King's ESG strategy and future UK Government Green initiatives

What you will bring...

• Proven track record of managing mechanical and electrical systems within the hospitality or similar industry
• Experience in procurement and contract management of M&E contractors and suppliers
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to HVAC, M&E, and fire safety systems
• Experience in carbon emissions calculations and reduction strategies

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A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or related field or a related discipline would be advantageous, but not a requirement.