Mechanical Operations Manager

Reporting to – Head of Mechanical Maintenance Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pmProbation Period: 6 monthsJob Type: Full Time, PermanentJob Location: : Multiple Sites (Mainly London based) & Head OfficeStart Date: ImmediateEast West Connect is looking for an experienced Mechanical Operations Manager to lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of water-related services across a range of sites.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and leadership experience in water hygiene, L8 compliance, plumbing, drainage and pump systems. You will play a key role in maintaining service quality, supporting operational performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the highest safety and compliance standards.ScopeYou will provide leadership and technical oversight for the Water Services department, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality delivery across reactive, planned preventative and small works. The role covers water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and associated compliance activities in commercial and domestic environments.SkillsWe are looking for someone with:HNC/HND in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, NVQ Level 5 or aboveStrong working knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580 and water hygiene complianceExperience managing water services in occupied commercial or domestic buildingsKnowledge of pumps, plumbing systems, drainage and closed-loop water systemsStrong leadership, reporting and client communication skillsExperience managing subcontractors, compliance records and quality standardsExperience using CAFM/CMMS systems desirableKnowledge of SFG20 maintenance schedules desirableCommercial health and safety awareness desirableFull clean driving licence essentialDutiesKey responsibilities include:Leading a team of Plumbers, Water Hygiene Technicians, Pump Engineers and Drainage EngineersActing as the senior technical lead for water hygiene, plumbing, drainage, pumps and water treatmentEnsuring full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1 and Water Supply RegulationsOverseeing audits, monitoring records, sampling data, logbooks and remedial actionsManaging maintenance and remedial works across hot and cold water systems, drainage networks, booster sets, pressurisation units, TMVs, calorifiers, tanks and expansion vesselsSupporting investigations into incidents, non-conformances and recurring technical issuesMaintaining accurate asset and compliance records using CAFM/CMMS systemsPreparing quotations, reports and client-facing technical documentationPromoting high standards of health and safety, quality and continuous improvementEast West Connect provides Building Services Maintenance across HVAC, Gas/Heating, Water Services, Fire & Security and Electrical Compliance.If you are a technically strong manager who can lead teams, maintain compliance and deliver high standards across water services, we would like to hear from you.See full job description for more information