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Deputy Head of Engineering (Mechanical)

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Deputy Head of Engineering (Mechanical)

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

£57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits

Excellent role on offer for an experienced engineer looking to join a leading organisation where you will be highly responsible in day to day operations, lead technically interesting, on site projects and have the opportunity to progress into the Head of Engineering role.

Do you have a background in Mechanical maintenance? Have you been involved in Mechanical or Construction projects?

This revolutionary organisation are renowned for being industry leading in their field. They have a highly skilled team and require a Deputy Head of Engineering to oversee the maintenance team in this highly responsible and incredibly varied position.

In this role you will be responsible for the operational aspect of a maintenance department on a large scale, multi faceted site. You will oversee a small team whilst being responsible for all mechanical and building/civil works on this extensive site.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in overseeing a facilities maintenance team and ideally have exposure to mind construction projects- although not essential. Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance in sites such as education establishments, hospitals, forces bases would be suitable. This is an exciting position for a skilled Engineer to join a well reputed company.

The Role:

  • Responsible for the operational aspects of maintenance
  • Overseeing mechanical and building/construction projects on site
  • Leading a small team of Engineers
  • £57,000- £62,000 + 25 days holiday + 10% employer pension + 25 days full sick pay + on call allowance + Excellent benefits

The Person:

  • Experience overseeing planned maintenance teams
  • Mechanical and/or building construction experience required
  • Willing to travel to Cambridge daily


Reference Number: BBBH271475

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.